Magistrate

In Fayette county, the main role of the Magistrate is to conduct marriages. This is a partisan race, so you will see political parties on your ballot.

There are three Magistrate Districts, view the map here.

Candidates in the race are:

District 1: Rosalind A. Bryant

District 2: Lisa Moore Fath / Karen Summers

District 3: Amanda Settell / Chrysanthia Seals

District 1

Rosalind Bryant (D)

Rosalind Bryant was appointed to the office of First District Magistrate in 2020 by Governor Andy Beshear. In 2026, she is running for a second term in this role. Rosalind has a professional background in education.

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  • Retired Educator

District 2

Lisa Moore Fath (R)

Lisa was elected to the office of Second District Magistrate in 2018. She is currently running for a second term in this role. Lisa works in real estate.

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Karen Summers (D)

Karen Summers is running for election to her first term as the Second District Magistrate.

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  • I am an Occupational Therapist working with individuals with special needs. As a healthcare provider, my professional training enables me to effectively interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds and understand their unique perspectives.

District 3

Chrysanthia Carr Seals (D)

Chrysanthia Carr Seals served as the District 3 County Commissioner from 2019-2023.

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  • Teacher; EEOC Consultant and Trainer; Adjunct Professor; Business Owner; Pastor (UMC);

 

Amanda Settell (KY)

Amanda Settell is running for election to her first term as the Third District Magistrate. She works as a Customer Service Representative.

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  • B.S. in Psychology, Customer Service and Human Resources