2026 Kentucky General Election

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Ken Pagano is a native of New Jersey who moved to Kentucky over 30 years ago. He is a veteran who formerly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Pistol-Packing Pastor Quits to Work for Gun Rights, Protecting Churches

Ken has an extensive background in the ministry and security advocacy. He spent 30 years in the ministry, including 10 years serving as the pastor of New Bethel Church, an Assemblies of God congregation in Louisville, Kentucky. He resigned from his pastoral role in 2009 to focus fully on Second Amendment advocacy and church security. Following his resignation, he co-founded the International Security Coalition of Clergy

Ken previously ran for Jefferson County constable in 2026.

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As of August 12, 2026, Ken Pagano did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes that individuals have a duty to be prepared to defend themselves and their families, famously stating, "Pacifism is optional for Christians. It's not a requirement."

Focuses heavily on church security, promoting the use of armed and trained security personnel to protect synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship from violent threats.

- Believes that individuals have a duty to be prepared to defend themselves and their families, famously stating, "Pacifism is optional for Christians. It's not a requirement."
- Focuses heavily on church security, promoting the use of armed and trained security personnel to protect synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship from violent threats.

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Monica Flowers earned her Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration and her Master of Science in Juvenile Justice from the University of Louisville. She lives in the Louisville, Kentucky area.

Monica currently works in Target Case Management at Creative Spirits Behavioral Health, Inc., a role she has held since 2018. Previously, she spent nearly 15 years working as a Social Service Clinician for the Department of Juvenile Justice and over six years as a Social Service Worker for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

Monica is currently a member of the Jefferson County Constable representing District C. She assumed office in 2023. She previously ran for this office in 2022 and won.

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Monica is currently a member of the Jefferson County Constable representing District C. She assumed office in 2023. 

As of August 12, 2026, Monica Flowers did not have a website or any information online.

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- The constable delivers official legal documents, like a court summons or subpoenas and may serve warrants where allowed.
- Due to a 2022 law change, someone elected to this office does not automatically have law enforcement powers if the person did not have those powers before. To have law enforcement powers, a constable must be certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council or grandfathered in, having served as a constable before 2023. 
- The constable is allowed to carry a concealed weapon and ay seize personal property to collect on fees owed to them.
- They are elected to a 4-year term.
- In all counties except Jefferson and Fayette, constables are compensated from the fees they collect. In Jefferson and Fayette, they are paid a $9,600 per year salary.

Delivers official legal documents and collects fees. 

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