Justin Crigler, the Republican incumbent Boone County clerk, is on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026, Kentucky General Election.

Crigler, of Hebron, has held the office since March 2019. He has described the clerk's office as "essentially the face of the county," according to a LINK nky questionnaire.

"We get hundreds of people coming into our office daily, so we're kind of the front door for the county," Crigler said in that questionnaire. "Customer service is imperative."

Crigler is certified for the general election ballot, according to BallotReady election data.

Candidate information

  • Name: Justin Crigler
  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Boone County Clerk
  • Residence: Hebron, Kentucky
  • Ballot status: Certified for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election

Experience and public service

Judge-Executive Gary Moore appointed Crigler as Boone County clerk in March 2019. The appointment filled the vacancy left by the death of Kenny Brown, who had served as clerk for years, according to WCPO.

Crigler was in his second term as of November 2025, according to LINK nky.

Before his appointment, Crigler built a career in county government and the private sector. He worked as county tax administrator for Boone County, according to WCPO. He also served as a title examiner and as director of acquisitions and tax lien purchasing.

That background in tax administration and property records preceded his move into the clerk's office, where he has overseen operations since 2019.

On the issues

Role of the clerk's office: In his LINK nky questionnaire response, Crigler framed the clerk's office primarily as a customer-service operation. He pointed to the high volume of daily visitors as a defining feature of the job.

Crigler did not outline specific new policy proposals or changes he would pursue in another term. His response focused on the office's public-facing role and the importance of serving residents who walk through the door each day.

No additional issue responses from Crigler were available for this profile.

Candidate responses are drawn from a LINK nky questionnaire and public records.