Megan McDonald

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- 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. 

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Megan is a judge for the Kentucky 30th District Court, 7th Division. She previously worked as a civil mediator at M & M Mediations. Before law school, she served as a bench clerk and deputy clerk for the Domestic Violence Intake Center.

Megan McDonald - Ballotpedia

Primary election 2022: 30th District Court, Division 7

Megan is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court, 7th Division. She was first elected in 2022.

As of March 10, 2026, Megan McDonald’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said, "She was endorsed by the Political Women's Council and several labor groups."