Bowling Green elections · County
Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District (precinct-dependent)
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Who is running
2 candidates on the ballot, from Kentucky Secretary of State. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Eric D. Aldridge
Republican Party · Incumbent
Aldridge’s campaign site describes him as a small-business owner, homesteader, and father of nine who has lived in Warren County for 30 years. The county’s Fifth District page says he has lived in the district for over 30 years and that he plans to donate his magistrate salary to local nonprofits, the sheriff’s department, and volunteer fire departments.
Source: Eric Aldridge campaign website, Warren County, Fifth District
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Tony Nelson
Independent
Nelson's campaign site describes him as a business owner with 15 years of managerial experience. It says he has lived in Bowling Green for seven years and in the 5th District for three years, and that he has two teenage daughters.
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District (precinct-dependent) on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on schools and education?
Eric D. Aldridge (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
He supports investment in school staffing and facilities, including School Resource Officers and arts and vocational spaces. (Tony Nelson for Magistrate – District 5)
Where do the Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on public safety?
Eric D. Aldridge (Republican Party, incumbent)
Aldridge says he plans to donate his magistrate salary to local charities and nonprofits, the sheriff’s department, and volunteer fire departments. (Eric Aldridge campaign website)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on elections and how government runs?
Eric D. Aldridge (Republican Party, incumbent)
Aldridge says he favors smaller government involvement and greater community support, and describes his goal as creating positive change in the community. (Eric Aldridge campaign website)
He says transparency in government is a top priority and that he will be honest and transparent in Fiscal Court actions. (Eric Aldridge campaign website)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on taxes and spending?
Eric D. Aldridge (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
He says county budget decisions should be practical and responsible and should benefit the whole community. (Tony Nelson for Magistrate – District 5)
Where do the Magistrate, 5th Magisterial District (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on jobs and the economy?
Eric D. Aldridge (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
He proposes reducing barriers to starting small businesses through lower entry costs, grants or low-interest loans, and business training. (Tony Nelson for Magistrate – District 5)
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