James Hugh Gearhart

Background

Gearhart is a retired Disciples of Christ pastor, was 75 when profiled in January 2026, and was born in Louisville. He and his wife have lived in McCracken County since 2016; the same January 2026 report describes his run for Justice of the Peace in District 1.

Sources: Forward Kentucky

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Office role

  Gearhart said he entered the race because “Democrats need more elected officials everywhere” and because he likes performing weddings, which he said is part of what a justice of the peace does.

  Forward Kentucky