Johnny Ray Botts

Democrat · Candidate for Bath County Jailer · November 3, 2026

About this race

Kentucky's county jailer runs the county jail and is responsible for the custody, care and transportation of inmates. In counties that no longer operate their own jail, the jailer mainly transports inmates held elsewhere to court.

2 candidates ran for Bath County Jailer in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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Funding

Filed Kentucky's exemption: expects to raise and spend no more than $3,000 for this election, so no contribution statements are filed.

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.

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Quick answers

What party is Johnny Ray Botts?
Johnny Ray Botts is running as a Democrat.
What does the Bath County Jailer seat do?
Kentucky's county jailer runs the county jail and is responsible for the custody, care and transportation of inmates. In counties that no longer operate their own jail, the jailer mainly transports inmates held elsewhere to court.
Who is Johnny Ray Botts running against?
Patrick Riddle, for Bath County Jailer.
How much money has Johnny Ray Botts raised?
$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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