Laker Country 104.9 WJRS is home for news, information, and updates for the 2026 Russell County General Election. Listen on-air for more information about election night coverage and the WJRS Community Forums.
WJRS General Election coverage is presented by: Selby Asphalt, Russell County Hospital, McDonald’s, Jamestown Pharmacy, First National Bank, Duo Broadband, Russell Springs Pharmacy, Lawless Smith Tru Value, Bank of Jamestown, Russell County Farm Store
General Election 2026: Tuesday, November 3rd
Polls are open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time
WJRS will broadcast live election returns on November 3rd beginning at 5:30 PM CST
WJRS Community Forums: Live at 8:00 AM CST
Friday, October 16th: Candidates for Jamestown Mayor
Friday, October 23rd: Candidates for Russell Springs Mayor
Friday, October 30th: Candidates for District Judge, 40th District, Division 2
Call the Russell County Court Clerk’s office with questions regarding voting, precincts, and general election information: 270-343-4700
Election Day Polling Locations:
*Salem Elementary
1409 S HWY 76
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Precincts: C101, C102, C103
*Jamestown Elementary
342 S. Main Street
Jamestown, KY 42629
Precincts: A101, A102, B101, B102
*Russell County ANC
2258 US 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Precincts: A103, B103, E102, E103
*Russell Springs Elementary
1554 N Hwy 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Precincts: D101, D102, D103, E101
*Christian Home Church Fellowship Hall
32 Hwy 3277
Nancy, KY 42544
Precincts: C104
General Election Early Voting:
October 20th: Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot.
October 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th, 28th: In-person, excused voting (8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CST)
October 29th, 30th, 31st: Early in-person, no excuse absentee voting (29th and 30th: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; 31st: 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM)
Early voting location:
Russell County Clerk’s Office
410 Monument Square
Jamestown, KY
Sample Ballot: General-Election-2026-Russell-Ballot