Justin Barnes

Democrat · Candidate for Shelby County Coroner · November 3, 2026

About this race

Investigates deaths in the county that are sudden, violent, unexplained or unattended to determine how and why the person died, and can order autopsies. In most states the coroner does not have to be a doctor; some counties use an appointed medical examiner instead.

2 candidates ran for Shelby County Coroner 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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What party is Justin Barnes?
Justin Barnes is running as a Democrat.
What does the Shelby County Coroner seat do?
Investigates deaths in the county that are sudden, violent, unexplained or unattended to determine how and why the person died, and can order autopsies. In most states the coroner does not have to be a doctor; some counties use an appointed medical examiner instead.
Who is Justin Barnes running against?
Jeff Ivers, for Shelby County Coroner.
How much money has Justin Barnes raised?
$0 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
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