2026 Kentucky General Election

Larry BLACKFORD

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Community Bible Study
Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Come with a “thirst.” Bring a Bible, pen, paper and your coffee.
The study will be held at the Versailles Presbyterian Church Welcome Center, 130 N. Main St. on the first and third Saturdays at 10 a.m. with Minister Larry Blackford, lblackford.magistrate@gmail.com, 859-492-4075.

The Woodford Sun | Community Calendar

Larry Blackford is a minister who has participated in a community Bible study at the Versailles Presbyterian Church Welcome Center.

Community Calendar - The Woodford Sun

Athletics
Larry Blackford (WCHS, 1973)

A standout basketball player, Blackford went on to coach, teach and serve his community. At WCHS, Blackford achieved All-region and All-state honors. He averaged more than 20 points a game his senior year and ranks among the school’s top career rebounders.

Woodford County Public Schools - 2019 Induction Class

2019 Induction Class - Woodford County Public Schools

Fiscal Court Magistrates

Magisterial District Map (based on 2020 census, used for 2026 elections)

Liles Taylor
District 1

John Gentry
District 2

Darrell Varner
District 3

Kelly Carl
District 4

William Downey
District 5

Larry Blackford
District 6

Mary Ann Gill
District 7

Jackie Brown
District 8

Fiscal Court | Woodford County, KY

GENERAL ELECTION HELD ON — OFFICIAL BALLOT FOR WOODFORD COUNTY — November 06, 2018

MAGISTRATE 6th Magisterial District, Vote For 1
DEM Larry BLACKFORD 949 53.17%
REP Duncan GARDINER 836 46.83%

Cumulative Report — Unofficial

Larry currently serves as magistrate for District 6. He was elected in 2018.

Larry Blackford - Staff Directory - Woodford County, KY

As of October 8, 2026, Larry BLACKFORD’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

Transportation & Infrastructure

Public Safety

As a magistrate, seconded and voted to send recommended in-family-conveyance zoning provisions to the Planning Commission.

Proposed Zoning Text Amendment – In-Family Conveyance
2. A motion was made by William Downey and seconded by Larry Blackford for the Fiscal Court
 to take no action on the Planning Commission’s Proposed Zoning Text Amendment, and submit
 recommended provisions, directly relating to the In-Family Conveyance language, to the
 Planning Commission as recommended by the Ordinance Committee.
VOTING AYE: Taylor, Carl, Downey,
Blackford, Gill
VOTING NAY: Gentry, Varner, Brown MOTION CARRIED

Woodford County Fiscal Court

Housing & Urban Development

15. A motion was made by Larry Blackford and seconded by Matt Merrill to request Woodford County-Versailles Parks and Recreation Director Rich Pictor to draft an RFP for additional pickleball courts at the county park.
VOTING AYE: All Present MOTION CARRIED

Woodford County Fiscal Court November 29, 2022 Fiscal Court Minutes (PDF)

Advocates maintaining cemeteries to prevent neglect of graves.

"We don't want to let those who are lying here to be neglected," said Larry Blackford, who serves as Magistrate for District 6. "You know, there's nothing worse than seeing a cemetery that's just been overtaken by weeds and that kind of thing. So, it makes us feel good that we are doing something here for those who served in the war for us."

Woodford County football players clean historic cemetery

Proposed that the parks and recreation director draft a request for proposals for additional pickleball courts at the county park.

- Proposed that the parks and recreation director draft a request for proposals for additional pickleball courts at the county park.

Public Services

Michael B. GAMPER

- 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.