2026 Kentucky General Election

Donald Brice ERNEST

Buket Urgen

== Biography ==
Ernest has a background in law enforcement and community service. He has been involved in various local initiatives aimed at improving public safety and community engagement.

Donald Brice Ernest (Scott County Constable District 6, Kentucky, candidate 2026)

Donald Brice Ernest has been involved in local initiatives focused on public safety and community engagement.

Donald Brice Ernest (Scott County Constable District 6, Kentucky ...

Donald Brice Ernest has a background in law enforcement and community service.

As of October 8, 2026, Donald Brice ERNEST’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Criminal Justice

Plans to focus on community policing and stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community.

=== 2026 ===
Ernest is running for the position of Constable District 6 in the upcoming 2026 elections. He aims to focus on enhancing community policing and building stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community.

Public Safety

Administration

Matthew ELAM

- 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. 