2026 Kentucky General Election

Gary F. MORGAN

Buket Urgen

Gary Morgan is a lifelong resident of Jessamine County and is married to Susanne Peel Morgan. Together, they have four children and three grandchildren.

About Magistrate Morgan

Gary Morgan - Jessamine County Kentucky

About Magistrate Morgan
Gary was the owner and operator of GEM Construction until his retirement in 2022. He has been a resident of the 6th District since 1977 and has served as Magistrate since 2008. Gary currently assists the court in overseeing matters that involve the Jessamine County Detention Center, Emergency Services, and Jessamine Animal Shelter.

He has been a resident of the 6th District since 1977 and has served as Magistrate since 2008. Gary currently assists the court in overseeing matters that involve the Jessamine County Detention Center, Emergency Services, and Jessamine Animal Shelter.

Adam Teater
Magistrate District 5
Gary Morgan
Magistrate District 6

Elected Officials

As of October 6, 2026, Gary F. MORGAN’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Transportation & Infrastructure

Assists the court in overseeing the Jessamine County Detention Center and Emergency Services.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Assists the court in overseeing the Jessamine Animal Shelter.

Public Services

- 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.