Final List of Pike County Candidates Filed for 2026 Election

The filing period for the 2026 Pike County Election has officially closed, and the final list of candidates is now set. Voters will see a mix of Republican, Democratic, and Independent candidates on the ballot, along with several local school board races.

Among Republican candidates for county offices are:

• County Judge: Eddie Howard, Robert Shelby, Wade Stewart, and Keith Couch
• County Clerk: Randee Edwards
• Circuit Clerk: Sabrina Williams
• Treasurer: Loletia Rather
• Sheriff/Collector: Travis Hill and Randy H. Lamb
• Assessor: Staci Stewart
• Mountain Township Constable: Chance Reid

Republicans running for Justice of the Peace positions include:

• District 1: Roger D. Floyd and Payton Eckert
• District 2: Robbie Crocker
• District 3: Seth Henry Kirkham
• District 4: Billy Hill
• District 6: Ron Parker and Kip Holbrook
• District 7: Richard Mohlenhoff and Robert Mac Irvin
• District 8: John J. Plyler Jr.

On the Democratic ticket are:

• Missouri Township Constable: Ricky Branch
• Justice of the Peace District 4: Leotis Snowden
• Justice of the Peace District 5: Jerry Fendley
• Justice of the Peace District 9: Paul S. Baker

Independent candidate Obie Laurent has filed to run for Sheriff/Collector.

Several Independent School Board candidates have also filed across multiple districts:

• South Pike County School District: Zone 5 – Robert Silva; Zone 7 – Alyssa Duggan and Carrie Tidwell
• Kirby School District: Zone 1 – Blake Harmon; At Large – Trent Ott
• Centerpoint School District: Zone 3 – LeeAllen Sutton; Zone 4 – Larry Harvey and Pake Sutton; At Large – Kerry Horn

The 2026 Pike County Election is expected to feature several competitive races, particularly for County Judge and Sheriff/Collector.