Bowling Green elections · County
Magistrate, District 4 (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.
Rex A. McWhorter
Republican Party · Incumbent
McWhorter’s campaign website says he came to Bowling Green in 1969 to attend Western Kentucky University, earned an agriculture degree in 1973, and worked in banking, agricultural finance, business management, and residential mortgage lending before retiring in 2021. It says he has served as Fourth District magistrate since January 2015 and built his family’s life in Warren County. The official 2026 sample ballot lists him as the Republican candidate for Magistrate, Fourth Magisterial District.
Source: Rex McWhorter campaign website, Kentucky Secretary of State — Warren County 2026 General Election Sample Ballot
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Photo: Megan Bailey campaign Megan Bailey
Democratic Party
Bailey’s campaign biography says she is an Academic Advisor in Western Kentucky University’s Mahurin Honors College, a minister, and a community leader, and that she is pursuing a master’s degree in organizational communication. The biography also describes her as a native of Nashville, Tennessee, and lists her civic and board roles. The official 2026 sample ballot lists her as the Democratic candidate for Magistrate, Fourth Magisterial District.
Source: Megan Bailey campaign — About, Kentucky Secretary of State — Warren County 2026 General Election Sample Ballot
2 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Magistrate, District 4 (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, District 4 (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on public safety?
Rex A. McWhorter (Republican Party, incumbent)
He supports investments in fire protection, law-enforcement equipment, and emergency-warning resources. (Rex McWhorter campaign website)
Megan Bailey (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Magistrate, District 4 (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on roads and infrastructure?
Rex A. McWhorter (Republican Party, incumbent)
He supports continued investment in county roads and infrastructure, expanded broadband, workforce and economic-development efforts, and community projects such as parks and recreation. (Rex McWhorter campaign website)
Megan Bailey (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Magistrate, District 4 (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on elections and how government runs?
Rex A. McWhorter (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Megan Bailey (Democratic Party)
She says District 4 residents should have a voice in development as the county grows, and pledges accountable, transparent governance and careful stewardship of public resources. (Megan Bailey campaign website)
Where do the Magistrate, District 4 (precinct-dependent) candidates in Bowling Green stand on taxes and spending?
Rex A. McWhorter (Republican Party, incumbent)
He supports responsible budgeting, fiscal discipline, and careful stewardship of taxpayer resources. (Rex McWhorter campaign website)
Megan Bailey (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Other positions
Rex A. McWhorter (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Megan Bailey (Democratic Party)
She says she will prioritize listening to, serving, and uplifting neighbors across District 4. (Megan Bailey campaign website)
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