Missy Rittinger, the Republican incumbent, is running unopposed for Boone County Coroner in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Rittinger was the only candidate to file for the office, according to the Boone County Clerk's January 2026 filing list, as reported by The Ballot Brief. She is certified for the ballot, according to BallotReady election data. With no challenger on the November ballot, Rittinger is set to continue in the role she has held since 2017.

Candidate information

  • Name: Missy Rittinger
  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Boone County Coroner
  • Election date: Nov. 3, 2026
  • Education: Associate's degree in nursing, Northern Kentucky University; bachelor's degree in health care administration and management, University of Phoenix (2006)

Experience and public service

Rittinger brings more than a decade of experience in the Boone County Coroner's office. She first joined the office as deputy coroner in 2011, according to BallotReady profile data. She went on to win election as Boone County Coroner in 2017, according to the county's website, and has served in the role since.

Before entering the coroner's office, Rittinger built a career in health care. She has worked as a registered nurse at St. Elizabeth Healthcare since 2004, according to BallotReady profile data. Her nursing background is paired with two degrees in the health field: an associate's degree in nursing from Northern Kentucky University and a bachelor's degree in health care administration and management from the University of Phoenix, which she completed in 2006, according to BallotReady profile data.

On the issues

No issue responses or policy priorities from Rittinger were available for this profile. The Florence-Union Journal was unable to obtain the candidate's positions on specific issues facing the coroner's office.

Endorsements

No endorsements for Rittinger were available in the materials reviewed for this profile.

About this race

The Boone County Coroner is an elected office. Rittinger filed as the sole candidate for the position, according to the Boone County Clerk's January 2026 filing list. She faces no opposition on the Nov. 3, 2026, ballot.

This profile was compiled from publicly available candidate information, including BallotReady profile data, The Ballot Brief and the Boone County government website. The Florence-Union Journal did not interview the candidate for this profile. Candidates who wish to provide additional information may contact the newsroom.