Sheriff was the only contested countywide race in the county.
All four races for magistrate were, in effect, uncontested. Terry Stringer in District 1, Franklin Walker in District 2, Brad Hunter in District 3 and Marvin Buford in District 4 will comprise Livingston Fiscal Court. All are Democrats, joining fellow Democrat Judge-Executive Chris Lasher, who faced only nominal write-in opposition.
Though the ballot showed Hunter with competition, Republican Jimmy "Brent" Ferrell had pulled out of the race. His exit came too late to remove his name from the ballot. Regardless, Hunter, who will represent the Salem area, earned 64 percent of the vote.
All constable races were unopposed.
Sheriff Davidson was the only Republican to be elected to office in Livingston County.
School board
There were two non-partisan races for seats on the board of education in Livingston County.
In the 1st Education District, Pam Hopkins Salazar defeated Ronica Woodward with 62.6 percent of the vote.
Ronald Jones won the seat to represent the 5th Education District, defeating Michael Joiner and Carl Dietz. Jones garnered 55.9 percent of the ballots, followed by Joiner with 28.5 percent and Dietz with 15.6 percent.
Salem
Salem City Commission will include Crystal Belt-Franklin, Janet Hughes, Craig Dossett and Gary Damron.
Smithland
Smithland City Commission will be comprised of Mayor Joe Ward, who ran unopposed, and commissioners William Hesser, Dianne Fraley, James Terry and William Mahan.
Carrsville
Deana Jo Gerding was unopposed in her race for mayor of Carrsville.
Grand Rivers
Grand Rivers City Council will be comprised of Mayor Tom Moodie, who ran unopposed, and council members Pat Gorbett, Dianne Bingham, Bill Huffman, Randell O'Bryan, Mark Sunderman and Oliver "Bud" Hunt.
Other races
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, Congressman Ed Whitfield and Kentucky House District 4 Rep. Lynn Bechler, all Republicans, carried Livingston County in defeating their challengers for re-election.
For complete election results from Livingston County, follow this link.
