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Hardy announces run for district judgeship

B.J. Hardy is from Nancy. He has a bachelor's degree in political science from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Louisville. B.J. lives in Somerset with his wife, Molly, and child, and attends New Hope Baptist Church.

B.J. previously worked as an assistant Pulaski County Attorney and as a staff attorney for Judge David A. Tapp.

Benjamin is currently a Pulaski County District Court Judge.

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B.J. currently serves as a judge for Kentucky's 28th Judicial District. He was first elected in 2022, and is serving his first term.

As of March 10, 2026, Benjamin "B. J." Hardy did not have a website or any information online.

Judicial Administration

Believes in "[e]nsuring justice and fairness for all in this community through servant leadership."

- Believes in "[e]nsuring justice and fairness for all in this community through servant leadership."

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

Worked as an assistant county attorney for 7 years, where he working in the Dependency, Neglect, and Abuse Court.

Served as a judge since 2022, handling "juvenile matters, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, probate of wills, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, small claims involving $2,500 or less, civil cases involving $5,000 or less, voluntary and involuntary mental commitments and cases relating to domestic violence and abuse."

- Worked as an assistant county attorney for 7 years, where he working in the Dependency, Neglect, and Abuse Court.
- Served as a judge since 2022, handling "juvenile matters, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, violations, traffic offenses, probate of wills, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, small claims involving $2,500 or less, civil cases involving $5,000 or less, voluntary and involuntary mental commitments and cases relating to domestic violence and abuse."

Legal Experience

Benjamin "B. J." Hardy

As of March 10, 2026, Benjamin "B. J." Hardy’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- District court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, as well as, small claims (involving $2,500 or less), landlord eviction cases, and cases related to domestic violence and abuse. 
- In Kentucky, there are 116 district court judges serving in 60 judicial districts.
- District court judges are elected for four-year terms in nonpartisan elections. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some judges are elected each year.
- District court judges earn ​$141,761 annually. 