Congratulations to our 2026 Republican winners. Meet our winners.

Congratulations to our 2026 Republican winners!

Federal and State

  • Andy Barr — U.S. Senate
  • James Comer — U.S. Representative
  • Robby Mills — Kentucky Senate
  • J.T. Payne — State Representative

Henderson County

  • Timmy Dunn — Judge Executive
  • Dewayne Reneer — Coroner
  • Carrie Smith — County Clerk
  • Andrew Powell — PVA
  • Anthony Willett — Jailer
  • Chip Stauffer — Sheriff
  • JR Stanley — Magistrate, District 1
  • James Franks — Magistrate, District 2
  • Tim Southard — Magistrate, District 3

Thank you to every candidate, volunteer, and voter who participated in the election.

Election victories are distinct from taking office. Newly elected officials assume their duties when their terms begin.

Empowering Henderson County to Shape Its Political Future

We Provide the Resources, Events, and Support to Help You Engage, Vote, and Make a Difference in Our Community

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Shaping Henderson County's Political Landscape

The Henderson County Republican Party plays a key role in shaping the political landscape of Henderson, KY, offering essential resources such as voter registration information, election details, and updates on local political events. We are committed to bringing common sense, conservative principles to our local, state, and federal governments. To fulfill that mission, we are working hard to elect Republicans throughout the Commonwealth at every level of government. We also engage the community through monthly meetings, the annual Lincoln Dinner, and candidate meet-and-greet events.

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Get Informed and Engaged

General Information

Register to Vote, Get to Know your Local Officials, Contact Information for Local Officials, GOP Platform, Join the 120 Club, and more…

 

Your Republican Elected Officials

Engage with your elected officials and visit their websites.

 

EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

Participate in Monthly Meetings, Meet & Greets, our Annual Lincoln Dinner and many other Activities.  See our Monthly Calendar of Events.

 
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Get Involved With Our Mission

Support the local Republican community by attending our events, engaging with candidates, and contributing to the future of Henderson County. Your involvement makes a difference.

News AND updates

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Kentucky State Senator Robby Mills provides update to local Republicans during Henderson County Annual Lincoln Dinner.

Republicans Have Momentum Heading into the important filling period of the 2026 elections, which begins...
Henderson County Republican Party

Mission Statement

We are committed to bringing common sense, conservative principles to our local, state, and federal governments. To fulfill that mission, we are working hard to elect Republicans throughout the Commonwealth at every level of government.

STRATEGIC VISION AND GOALS (2025)

-- Fundraising Goals: Sustain 120 Club at minimum of 50 members; Continue annual Lincoln Dinner, expanding base and acquiring guest speakers with public interest; Continue Special Projects to grow party awareness. Improve Facebook; Re-establish Website; Increase advertising.

-- Volunteer Recruitment Goals: Strive to have minimum of one precinct officer in each Precinct; Increase participation of our Young Republicans, fill Youth Chairs in at least 50% of the precincts; Seek Republican representation in each Polling location; Staff headquarters during campaign periods at least two days a week, strive to staff one day week during other periods. Work on expanding volunteer lists.

-- Voter Registration Goals: Encourage Precinct Officers to seek out new members in their neighborhood for registration; Support High School Young Republicans and their efforts to increase registration; Establish College Young Republican Clubs; Ensure registration material is available at Headquarters; Increase Henderson Republican registration by 10%. Participate in registration drives.

-- Committees Key Objectives

  • Identify, recruit and support viable Republican candidates for local and state offices
  • Support our local Republican candidates who are already in local or state offices
  • Increase Young Republican Involvement in party activities
  • Foster growth of Republican Registered Voters
  • Support Republican Party Platform; advocate & defend our mutual conservative goals & values
  • Fill Vacant Precinct Officer positions
  • Develop Special Projects: Improve contact with all registered Republicans in Henderson
  • Transparency amongst the local Republican Party
  • Retain Headquarters/Republican Presence in town (one of only five Permanent Headquarters in Western KY)