Centertown, KY 42328
Ohio County Voting Population
Eligibility (75.3% eligible to vote)
Race (94.2% white)
Gender (50.6% female)
Age (45.4% 30-64 yrs old)
Median Income: $39,479
5-yr Unemployment: 10.7%
Metro Area: Bowling Green, KY
Population Description: Has an urban population of 2,500 to 19,999, close to a metro area
Ohio County Recent Election Results
Leaning
75%Republican
2016 Presidential (43.7% voted Republican)
2012 Presidential (16.4% voted Democratic)
2016 US Senate
2016 US House
2014 Gubernatorial
Current Elected Officials
Ohio County State
Kentucky's 2nd congressional district National
United States
This is the list of elected officials for Ohio County. This includes roles such as sheriff, treasurer, council members, district attorney and county commissioner.
Ohio County is located within the 1st Congressional District of KY .
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Ohio County Judge Executive
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130 East Washington Street Hartford, KY 42347 (270) 298-4400 ocjudge@ohiocountyky.gov |
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Ohio County Property Valuation Administrator
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(270) 298-4433 arthur.leach@ky.gov |
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Ohio County Circuit Court Clerk
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(270) 298-3671 |
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Ohio County Sheriff
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(270) 298-4444 adam.wright@ohiocountyky.gov |
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Ohio County Jailer
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108 East Washington Street Hartford, KY 42347 (270) 298-4455 ext. 4 landon.spurlock@ohiocountyky.gov |
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Ohio County Attorney
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(270) 298-4478 |
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Ohio County Coroner
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17 Magan Road Hartford, KY 42347 (270) 298-3287 |
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Ohio County Surveyor
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130 East Washington Street Hartford, KY 42347 (270) 298-4400 |
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Ohio County Clerk
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301 South Main Street Hartford, KY 42347 (270) 298-4422 bess.ralph@ky.gov |
This is the list of elected officials for Kentucky's 2nd congressional district. This includes roles such as Governor and Lieutenant Governor, US and state senators and house representatives.
Representative | Office | Contact |
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U.S. Representative
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2434 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 (202) 225-3501 |
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U.S. Senator
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317 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-2541 |
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U.S. Senator
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167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 (202) 224-4343 |
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Governor of Kentucky
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700 Capitol Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-2611 |
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Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky
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700 Capitol Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-2611 |
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KY State Agriculture Commissioner
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105 Corporate Drive Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 573-0282 ag.web@ky.gov |
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KY State Attorney General
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700 Capitol Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 696-5300 |
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KY State Auditor of Public Accounts
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209 Saint Clair Street Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-5841 |
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KY State Treasurer
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1050 U.S. Highway 127 South Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-4722 treasury.web@ky.gov |
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KY Secretary of State
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700 Capitol Avenue Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 564-3490 |
While the President and Vice President are the only elected officials at the National level, there are hundreds of other positions appointed by the President himself.
Kentucky's 2nd congressional district will cast 8 Electoral College votes in the upcoming 2020 Presidential elections.
Elected Role Descriptions
Auditor:
The Auditor General is the chief fiscal watchdog of the commonwealth. This person is responsible for using annual audits to ensure that all government money is spent legally and properly.
Clerk of Courts:
The county clerk is responsible for filing vital records including documents related to a specific county's population, including birth, death and marriage certificates. Sometimes the Clerk of Courts is also responsible for preparing ballots, maintaining voting machines and training poll workers.
Coroner:
A coroner is an official usually at the county level who is responsible for the investigation of deaths occurring within their specific jurisdiction. Specifically, coroners are responsible for conducting investigations to determine cause and mode of death.
Lieutenant Governor:
In most cases, the lieutenant governor is the highest officer of state after the governor, standing in for that officer when they are absent from the state or temporarily incapacitated. In the event a governor dies, resigns or is removed from office, the lieutenant governor typically becomes governor.
Sheriff:
A sheriff is responsible for all law enforcement at a county level, ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed. He or she performs a role similar to that of a police chief of a municipal department, managing the department in charge of protecting people and property and maintaining civil order.
Treasurer:
Typically, the Treasurer's duties include financial management and oversight of the particular department of which he or she manages. A Treasurer may also manage or oversee the financial affairs of the organization, often including tasks as selecting a bank, reconciling bank statements, and managing cash flow.