Matt Hughes is the Magistrate, 2nd District, Nicholas County, in Nicholas County, Kentucky. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.

What party is Matt Hughes?

Matt Hughes was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.

Where does Matt Hughes stand politically?

There's no published left–right score for Matt Hughes. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

Who is Matt Hughes? Magistrate, 2nd District, Nicholas County

Matt Hughes is the Magistrate, 2nd District, Nicholas County, elected as a Democrat.

In office

Office	Who holds it now	Next term
Magistrate, 2nd District · Nicholas County Fiscal Court	Matt Hughes Democratic source	On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet

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Where Matt Hughes stands

No published left–right score. Most local officials don't have one: the academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from who donates to a campaign, and we don't guess. They were elected on a partisan ballot as a Democrat.

2026 election

Matt Hughes ran for Nicholas County Magistrate, District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Their candidate page: campaign money, endorsements, opponents and results.

Quick answers

Who is Matt Hughes?: Matt Hughes is the Magistrate, 2nd District, Nicholas County, in Nicholas County, Kentucky. Elected as a Democrat. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
What party is Matt Hughes?: Matt Hughes was elected as a Democrat; the office is elected on a partisan ballot.
Where does Matt Hughes stand politically?: There's no published left–right score for Matt Hughes. Most local officials have none: academic scores come from votes in Congress or a state legislature, or from campaign donors, and we don't guess.

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