Brandon Knoth

Brandon Knoth's campaign for Kentucky District Court Judge, District 56 is his first entry into politics.

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

As a master commissioner, oversaw civil and probate court cases, issued certain legal documents, and exercised authority to appoint certain public officials.

Brandon Knoth is from Lyon County, Kentucky. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Louisville. He and his wife, Brandy Hughes Knoth, live in Princeton and have three daughters. 

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Brandon is a district court judge for Kentucky's 56th District. He previously served as the Lyon County attorney for eight years and as a master commissioner for Lyon County for three years. He also worked as a prosecutor.

Brandon is currently a judge for the 56th Judicial Circuit.

As a master commissioner, oversaw the division of court-ordered property, collected debts on behalf of creditors, and conducted foreclosure sales.

Brandon Knoth is married and has three daughters.

Brandon is a circuit court judge. He previously worked as an attorney.

Brandon is currently a circuit court judge for Kentucky's 56th Judicial Circuit.

As the master commissioner for Lyon County and a former Lyon County attorney for eight years, he has significant legal experience in local government and law.

Brandon is a District Court Judge for Kentucky’s 56th Judicial Circuit. He works at the 56th Circuit Court, where he began serving in 2023. He previously practiced law as an attorney at private law firms for 19 years.

Brandon is from Princeton, Kentucky. He attended Lyon County High School, Western Kentucky University, and the University of Louisville. He has a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Louisville. He lives with his wife, Brandy Hughes Knoth, and their three daughters in Princeton, Kentucky.

Brandon Knoth is currently the district judge for Kentucky’s 56th Judicial District. He was appointed on May 31 to fill the vacancy created when Jamus Redd was named to the circuit court and is set to face Matt Schalk on the ballot in November to complete the term he has been appointed to finish.

Brandon Knoth is currently the seventh district judge for Kentucky’s 56th Judicial District. He was appointed to the bench on May 31 to fill the vacancy left when Judge Jamus Redd was elevated to a circuit court judgeship and will face Matt Schalk in the November election to complete the term. Before his appointment, Knoth served three years as master commissioner for Lyon County and eight years as Lyon County attorney.

As a master commissioner, oversaw civil cases, granted divorces, determined child custody arrangements, and issued marriage licenses.

Brandon is a District Court Judge. He works at the Kentucky District Court for the 56th District. He has practiced law for nearly 20 years. He previously worked in private practice, representing clients in a variety of legal matters.

Brandon Knoth is from Lyon County, Kentucky. He has a bachelor 27s degree from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Louisville. He and his wife, Brandy Hughes Knoth, live in Princeton and have three daughters.

Brandon is an attorney. He has been practicing law for 20 years. 

Brandon is currently a district judge for Kentucky's 56th Judicial Circuit.

As the master commissioner for Lyon County and a former Lyon County attorney for eight years, he has significant legal experience in local government.

Brandon is from Princeton, Kentucky. He attended Lyon County High School, Western Kentucky University, and the University of Louisville. He lives with his wife, Brandy Hughes Knoth, and their three daughters in Princeton.

Brandon is an attorney. He works in private legal practice, where he has been for 19 years. He previously served as Lyon County attorney at the Lyon County Attorney's Office for eight years.

- 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. 