2026 Kentucky General Election

James Brian COMBS

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== Biography ==
Combs has lived in Madison County for over 20 years. He has been involved in local community organizations and has a background in public service.

James Brian Combs (Madison County Magistrate District 1, Kentucky, candidate 2026)

James Brian Combs has lived in Madison County for over 20 years. He has been involved in local community organizations.

James Brian Combs (Madison County Magistrate District 1 ...

FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	TITLE	PHONE	EMAIL
Billy	Ackerman	County PVA	(859) 623-5410	billy.ackerman@madisoncountyky.gov
Kenny	Barger	County Clerk	(859) 624-4703	kenny.barger@madisoncountyky.gov
Tom	Botkin	County Magistrate	(859) 200-9765	tom.botkin@madisonocountyky.gov
James	Combs	County Magistrate	(859) 582-8130	brian.combs@madisonocountyky.gov
Jimmy	Cornelison	County Coroner	(859) 624-4752	jimmy.cornelison@madisonocountyky.gov

Madison County | Kentucky Department for Local Government

Magistrate 1st District
James Brian Combs (R)*
Michael Barnett (R)

(*Incumbent)

2026 Madison County Voter Guide

James currently serves as a county magistrate in Madison County.

Madison County - Kentucky DLG - Counties View

2026 Madison County Voter Guide - The Berea Citizen

As of October 6, 2026, James Brian COMBS’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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== Elections ==
=== 2026 ===
Combs is running for the position of Madison County Magistrate District 1 in the 2026 elections. He aims to focus on community development and improving local infrastructure.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

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.