2026 Kentucky General Election

Terry L. MECKSTROTH

## About Magistrate Meckstroth
I received my bachelor’s degree from Asbury College in Spanish and History Education, and my Master’s Degree in Education from The Ohio State University.  I taught in the Columbus Public School System for 7 years.  I spent 5 years working at Asbury College as a Registrar, Director of Institutional Research, and Assistant Professor of Education.  I’ve worked in the Jessamine County School System as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal.  I’m currently subbing for school administrators and have worked with Jessamine County Schools for 44 years.
I enjoy outdoor activities such as golf and hiking, and I treasure time with family and friends. I have been married to my beautiful wife for 50 years. We have 4 children, 10 grandchildren, and 1 great-granddaughter.

Terry Meckstroth - Jessamine County, Kentucky

Terry L. Meckstroth earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish and history education from Asbury College and a master's degree in education from The Ohio State University. He has been married for 50 years and has four children, 10 grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

## About Magistrate Meckstroth
I received my bachelor’s degree from Asbury College in Spanish and History Education, and my Master’s Degree in Education from The Ohio State University.  I taught in the Columbus Public School System for 7 years.  I spent 5 years working at Asbury College as a Registrar, Director of Institutional Research, and Assistant Professor of Education.  I’ve worked in the Jessamine County School System as a teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal.  I’m currently subbing for school administrators and have worked with Jessamine County Schools for 44 years.

Terry currently works as a substitute for school administrators. He previously worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in the Jessamine County School System; as a registrar, director of institutional research, and assistant professor of education at Asbury College; and as a teacher in the Columbus Public School System.

As of October 6, 2026, Terry L. MECKSTROTH’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Magistrates, sometimes called justices of the peace, sit on the fiscal court, which serves as the county legislature and makes laws for the county. 
- They decide how money is spent and raised by the county, including taxes, bonds, and property transactions.
- They oversee county infrastructure like roads, manage county property, conduct building inspections, issue permits, and operate the county jail.
- Each county features 3 to 8 districts, each electing 1 magistrate.
- Magistrates are elected for 4-year terms in partisan elections. Their salary caps at approximately $93,000 for full-time work, adjusted based on hours worked. The fiscal court determines this salary.