Max Comley
Max Comley (Democratic Party) is the Franklin County Attorney in Kentucky. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Comley (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Franklin County Attorney in Kentucky. The Democratic primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Frankfort, Kentucky (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Franklin County Attorney
Incumbent Max Comley (D) is running in the general election for Franklin County Attorney on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Max Comley (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Attorney without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
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2022
See also: City elections in Frankfort, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Franklin County Attorney
Max Comley defeated Kate Bennett in the general election for Franklin County Attorney on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Max Comley (D) | 50.5 | 10,059 | |
| Kate Bennett (R) | 49.5 | 9,879 | ||
| Total votes: 19,938 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Max Comley advanced from the Democratic primary for Franklin County Attorney.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kate Bennett advanced from the Republican primary for Franklin County Attorney.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Rick Sparks (D) |
Franklin County Attorney 2023-Present |
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