Rex McWhorter is from Clinton County, Kentucky. He has a bachelor 27s degree in agriculture from Western Kentucky University. He and his wife, June, have four children and eight grandchildren.

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Rex is currently a magistrate representing Warren County's 4th District. He has served in this role since January 2015.

Fourth District - Rex McWhorter - Warren County Kentucky

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2026 Kentucky General Election

As of August 12, 2026, Rex A Mcwhorter’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Supports expanding broadband internet access.

- Supports expanding broadband internet access.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As a county commissioner, approved new fire trucks for all nine volunteer fire departments.

- As a county commissioner, approved new fire trucks for all nine volunteer fire departments.

Public Safety

Housing & Urban Development

Public Services

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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.