Keith Nagle

Professional career

• In August 2026, Judge Nagle presided over a Bell County May primary election dispute involving Magistrate District 4
• The Kentucky Court of Justice also provides statewide guidance for remote court participation via Zoom
• Chief Circuit Judge of the Kentucky 44th Judicial Circuit, which covers Bell County and adjacent judicial districts

Education

Additional information

• Elected to this position in the 2023 general election, narrowly defeating Danny Smith in a three-candidate race for the 44th Judicial Circuit seat.
• He received 2,283 votes compared to Smith’s 2,120, with Commonwealth Attorney Lisa Fugate finishing third
• The Chief Circuit Judge of Kentucky’s 44th Judicial Circuit, serving in Bell County and surrounding areas, and is currently active in judicial duties including recent election-related rulings
• The judge found that Barnett did interact with six voters, matching the alleged violation, but ultimately declared Barnett the winner by a six-vote margin after evaluating the evidence