Crowded Fields Set for 2026: Official Ballot Order Released for Maysville & Mason County Primaries
MAYSVILLE, Ky. (Mason County Post) The 2026 Primary Election in Mason County, Kentucky (including the city of Maysville) is shaping up to be an active and competitive cycle, with the primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, and the general election to follow on November 3, 2026. Candidate filings have closed, and the official ballot order—determined by a drawing process—has been released for various local races.
This includes partisan primaries for county positions (primarily Republican and Democratic) and a non-partisan primary for the Maysville City Commission, where more than eight candidates filed, necessitating a primary to narrow the field to the top eight for the general election.
County Judge/Executive Race (Republican Primary)
The top executive position in Mason County features a three-way Republican contest. Voters will see the candidates listed in this order on the ballot:
• Peggy S. Frame (R)
• Eric Bach (R)
• S. Max Moran (R)
This race will determine the Republican nominee to advance to the general election, where they will face any Democratic challengers (such as Owen J. McNeill, who filed as a Democrat).
County Commissioner Races (Partisan Primaries)
District One
• Republican Primary:
• Paula Cokononougher (R)
• Glenny Riggs, Jr. (R)
• Democratic Primary:
• Noah Kaleleb Kalb (D)
• Rebeccca Cartmell (D)
District Two
• Republican Primary:
• Dwayne Sharp (R)
• Jason C. Sheppeck (R)
• Larry “Speedy” Fetter (R)
• Democratic Primary:
• Henry C. Boone (D)
• Janet Hauke Garrison (D)
These races highlight strong competition in both parties for county commissioner seats, which handle key local governance and budgeting decisions.
Constable District Two (Republican Primary)
A smaller but important race for constable in District Two includes:
• Joe Collins (R)
• James Conley (R)
Maysville City Commission (Non-Partisan Primary)
The Maysville City Commission race has attracted a large field of 12 candidates, all running non-partisan. The primary will advance the top eight vote-getters to the November general election. The official ballot order is:
1. David Irwin
2. John T. Meng
3. Rick Lawrence
4. Kirby Bennett
5. Tommy Marshallsall, Jr.
6. Steve Chandler
7. Ann Brammer
8. David C. Doyle
9. Victor C. McKay
10. Brey Foster
11. David Cartmell
12. LaRon Washington
For the most up-to-date information, including any changes or additional details, consult the Mason County Clerk or official Kentucky election resources.