PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) — Unofficial results from all 42 Floyd County precincts are in following Tuesday’s General Election, with several closely contested local races decided by narrow margins.
Independent Robbie Williams finished ahead of Republican Debbie “Doc” Hall in the race for Floyd County judge-executive. Williams received 5,597 votes to Hall’s 5,420, a difference of just 177 votes.
In the sheriff’s race, Democrat John P. Hunt received 8,146 votes, defeating Republican Christopher Shepherd, who received 2,203, and independent Tim Clark, who received 807.
Democrat Steve Little also won the jailer’s race with 6,818 votes compared to 4,147 for Republican Ballard “Dr. BJ” Tussey.
Republican Tanner Hesterberg led Democrat Johnny Ray Turner in the race for Kentucky’s 95th House District, which includes Floyd County and part of Pike County. District-wide results showed Hesterberg with 8,452 votes to Turner’s 5,598.
In federal races, Republican Andy Barr won Kentucky’s U.S. Senate election over Democrat Charles Booker, while Republican Congressman Hal Rogers won reelection in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District.
Several municipal races were also closely contested. In Prestonsburg, Rick Hughes defeated Mike Conn for mayor by 52 votes, while Mike “Bub” Tackett finished 19 votes ahead of Don “Booty” Hall in Wheelwright’s mayoral race.
Floyd County reported 11,643 ballots cast out of 26,644 registered voters, representing a turnout of 43.70%.
Of those ballots, 8,578 were cast on Election Day, 2,405 during the three-day early voting period, 130 through excused early voting, and 530 by mail.
Complete Unofficial Election Results
All Floyd County results below reflect 42 of 42 precincts reporting.
Federal and State Legislative Races
U.S. Senate
Kentucky statewide totals:
- Andy Barr (R): 708,216
- Charles Booker (D): 512,373
- Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party): 27,259
- Write-ins: 112
Floyd County totals:
- Andy Barr (R): 6,978
- Charles Booker (D): 3,577
- Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party): 418
- Write-ins: 5
U.S. House, 5th Congressional District
Congressional district-wide totals:
- Hal Rogers (R): 139,808
- Ned Pillersdorf (D): 49,805
- Mikel Wein (I): 4,117
- Gerardo Serrano (I): 2,738
- Write-ins: 6
Floyd County totals:
- Hal Rogers (R): 6,661
- Ned Pillersdorf (D): 4,202
- Mikel Wein (I): 194
- Gerardo Serrano (I): 111
- Write-ins: 7
Kentucky House, 95th District
District-wide totals:
- Tanner Hesterberg (R): 8,452
- Johnny Ray Turner (D): 5,598
Floyd County totals:
- Tanner Hesterberg (R): 6,668
- Johnny Ray Turner (D): 4,688
- Write-ins: 8
Floyd County Offices
County Judge-Executive
- Robbie Williams (I): 5,597
- Debbie “Doc” Hall (R): 5,420
- Write-ins: 17
Sheriff
- John P. Hunt (D): 8,146
- Christopher Shepherd (R): 2,203
- Tom T. “Tim” Clark (I): 807
- Write-ins: 6
Jailer
- Steve Little (D): 6,818
- Ballard “Dr. BJ” Tussey (R): 4,147
- Write-ins: 13
County Clerk
- Chris Waugh (D): 9,307
- Write-ins: 26
County Attorney
- Meka Hall Castle (D): 8,364
- Write-ins: 34
Property Valuation Administrator
- David Layne (D): 8,237
- Write-ins: 80
Coroner
- Greg Nelson (D): 9,210
- Write-ins: 25
County Surveyor
- Write-ins: 531
Magistrate Races
District 1
- Mark D. Crider (D): 2,618
- Roy Michael “Mike” Ousley (R): 1,188
- Write-ins: 4
District 2
- George Isaac (D): 1,163
- Randy K. Davis (R): 1,050
- Ricky Hancock (I): 202
- Write-ins: 1
District 3
- Mike Tackett (D): 1,601
- Orville Mitchell Jr. (R): 804
- Write-ins: 4
District 4
- Ronnie Akers (D): 1,960
- Write-ins: 36
Constable Races
District 1
- Gary Wolfe (R): 2,891
- Write-ins: 22
District 2
- Gary Nelson (D): 1,490
- James Hoover (I): 683
- Write-ins: 1
District 3
- Ernie Ray Moore (D): 1,892
- Write-ins: 13
District 4
- Allred “Junebug” Newsom (D): 1,052
- Curtis Tackett (R): 800
- Eddie Case (I): 701
- Write-ins: 1
Board of Education
District 1
- Linda C. Gearheart: 1,711
- Write-ins: 30
District 2
- Jordon Case: 1,147
- William “Jeff” Sloan: 458
- Timothy K. Combs: 454
- Write-ins: 4
Municipal Elections
Prestonsburg Mayor
- Rick Hughes: 658
- Mike Conn: 606
- Write-ins: 2
Prestonsburg City Council (Vote for 8)
- Heather Ousley: 829
- B. D. Nunnery: 778
- Josh Turner: 738
- Brittainy Branham: 700
- Kaye Willis: 688
- Robert R. Allen II: 685
- Harry Adams: 667
- Matt Slone: 545
- Bethany Suzanne Pennington: 526
- Kevin Lee Woods: 492
- Danny Wayne Martin: 375
- Write-ins: 20
Martin City Council (Vote for 6)
- Harold Case: 54
- James Reynolds: 49
- Charles E. Justice: 48
- Imogene Robinson: 46
- Gary V. Akers: 44
- Kellie Dingus: 39
- Danny Blake Spears: 36
- Write-ins: 2
Allen Mayor
- Ernestine “Tina” Hall: 32
- Chad Chambers: 7
Allen City Commissioner (Vote for 4)
- Eilene Kinzer: 29
- Nola Craft: 28
- Jeffery Shane Kinzer: 28
- Matthew Blair: 20
- Gavin Ferrell: 19
Wayland Mayor
- Jerry A. Fultz: 11
- Write-ins: 1
Wayland City Commissioner (Vote for 4)
- Kathy “Susie” Mills: 12
- Edward R. Lake: 10
- Phillip Michael Caudill: 9
- Write-ins: 4
Wheelwright Mayor
- Mike “Bub” Tackett: 146
- Don “Booty” Hall: 127
Wheelwright City Commissioner (Vote for 4)
- Bill Newsome: 148
- Sam Little: 123
- Tori-Madison Hall: 121
- Stephen D. Johnson: 116
- Clarissa Parker McKinney: 113
- Dana Curtis McCown: 110
- Andy Akers: 108
- Melissa Burke: 102
Judicial Races
District Judge
- Tyler Green: 5,765
- Ashley Tackett Lafferty: 5,014
- Write-ins: 3
District Judge (Unopposed)
- Jimmy “Blue” Marcum: 8,154
- Write-ins: 37
Constitutional Amendment 1
Floyd County totals:
- Yes: 6,003
- No: 2,836
Straight-Party Voting
- Republican Party: 703
- Democratic Party: 697
- Kentucky Party: 86
Voter Turnout
- Registered voters: 26,644
- Ballots cast: 11,643
- Turnout: 43.70%
Voting methods:
- Election Day: 8,578
- Three-day early voting: 2,405
- Excused early voting: 130
- Mail-in ballots: 530
All results remain unofficial and are subject to certification. Statewide and legislative district totals reflect the Kentucky State Board of Elections’ report updated at 10:29 p.m. on November 3, 2026. Floyd County totals reflect all 42 precincts reporting.
