What party is Paul W Rister?

Paul W Rister is running as a Republican.

Who is Paul W Rister running against?

Boone Fenton Chambers and Gidget Manning, for Calloway County Judge/Executive.

How much money has Paul W Rister raised?

$20K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Paul W Rister?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Paul W Rister's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Paul W Rister

Republican · Candidate for Calloway County Judge/Executive · November 3, 2026

In office now

Paul W Rister is the Magistrate, 4th District. Paul W Rister's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

Kentucky's county judge/executive is the county's chief executive, not a courtroom judge. Leads the fiscal court (the county's governing body), develops the county budget, runs county government day to day and represents the county with state and federal officials.

3 candidates ran for Calloway County Judge/Executive in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for Paul W Rister that we can reliably source yet.

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Funding

$20K raised, $2,664 from small donors, $5,842 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Steve Simmons	$2,100
Calloway County Republic Party Committee	$2,000
Ricky Stewart	$670
Burton Young	$600
Peggy Taylor	$500
Gary Brame	$500
Ralph Rodgers	$480

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-18.

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Also running

Boone Fenton Chambers · Independent
Gidget Manning · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Paul W Rister?: Paul W Rister is running as a Republican.
What does the Calloway County Judge/Executive seat do?: Kentucky's county judge/executive is the county's chief executive, not a courtroom judge. Leads the fiscal court (the county's governing body), develops the county budget, runs county government day to day and represents the county with state and federal officials.
Who is Paul W Rister running against?: Boone Fenton Chambers and Gidget Manning, for Calloway County Judge/Executive.
How much money has Paul W Rister raised?: $20K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Paul W Rister?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Paul W Rister's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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