What party is Richard Tanner?

Richard Tanner is running as a Democrat.

Who is Richard Tanner running against?

John Hibbard, for Franklin County Magistrate, District 5.

How much money has Richard Tanner raised?

$22K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Richard Tanner?

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

Richard Tanner

Democrat · Candidate for Franklin County Magistrate, District 5 · November 3, 2026

In office now

Richard Tanner is the Magistrate, 5th District. Richard Tanner's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

A Kentucky magistrate is not a judge: magistrates are the elected members of the county fiscal court, the county's legislative and governing body. They approve the county budget, pass ordinances and oversee county services such as roads. Each is elected from a district.

2 candidates ran for Franklin County Magistrate, District 5 in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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 Richard Tanner that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Richard Tanner yet.

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Funding

$22K raised, $550 from small donors, $4,600 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Franklin County Democratic	$1,100
Mark Workman	$1,000
James Sullvan	$1,000
James Codell	$1,000
William G Coblin	$500
Jason Taylor	$500
Gillard Johnson	$500

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-13.

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Quick answers

What party is Richard Tanner?: Richard Tanner is running as a Democrat.
What does the Franklin County Magistrate, District 5 seat do?: A Kentucky magistrate is not a judge: magistrates are the elected members of the county fiscal court, the county's legislative and governing body. They approve the county budget, pass ordinances and oversee county services such as roads. Each is elected from a district.
Who is Richard Tanner running against?: John Hibbard, for Franklin County Magistrate, District 5.
How much money has Richard Tanner raised?: $22K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Richard Tanner?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Richard Tanner's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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