Todd County GOP Hosts 'Meet the Candidates' Event

Local party leaders say this year's election is 'very important' for the region.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

The Todd County Republican Party held a 'Meet the Candidates' event on Monday night, giving residents a chance to connect with GOP contenders ahead of the May primary. Kentucky's 1st Congressional District GOP Vice-Chairman and Trenton resident Frank Amaro hosted the event, highlighting the changing political landscape in the county over the last decade and the significance of this year's election.

Why it matters

The 'Meet the Candidates' event provided an opportunity for local voters to engage directly with Republican candidates running for office in Todd County. As the May primary approaches, these types of events help inform and energize the GOP base in the region.

The details

During the event, Amaro hosted comments from various Republican candidates. He also saluted District 2 Magistrate Billy Bryant, the longest-standing Republican in Todd County, who is not seeking re-election. Amaro noted that the local political landscape has changed drastically in the last ten years and emphasized that this year's election is 'very important'.

  • The 'Meet the Candidates' event took place on Monday night, February 10, 2026.
  • The May primary election is coming up in a few months.

The players

Frank Amaro

Kentucky's 1st Congressional District GOP Vice-Chairman and a resident of Trenton, Kentucky.

Billy Bryant

District 2 Magistrate in Todd County, the longest-standing Republican in the county, who is not seeking re-election.

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What they’re saying

“The local political landscape has changed drastically in the last ten years.”

— Frank Amaro, Kentucky's 1st Congressional District GOP Vice-Chairman (wektradio.com)

“This year's election is very important.”

— Frank Amaro, Kentucky's 1st Congressional District GOP Vice-Chairman (wektradio.com)

What’s next

Stories on the candidates will be shared in the coming days/weeks.

The takeaway

The 'Meet the Candidates' event in Todd County highlights the growing importance of local GOP politics in the region, as voters seek to engage directly with Republican contenders ahead of the May primary election.