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Voters Unseat Incumbent Monica Meredith in Bullitt County Family Court Race
In a notable shift for Bullitt County’s judicial landscape, voters have unseated incumbent Family Court Judge Monica Meredith in the race for the 55th Judicial Circuit, Division 3. Meredith stood out as the only family court judge challenged in the Commonwealth of Kentucky during this election cycle
In a notable shift for Bullitt County’s judicial landscape, voters have unseated incumbent Family Court Judge Monica Meredith in the race for the 55th Judicial Circuit, Division 3. Meredith stood out as the only family court judge challenged in the Commonwealth of Kentucky during this election cycle, drawing heightened community focus to the seat.
When the final results were tallied, challenger Amanda M. Spalding secured a decisive victory over the sitting judge:
- Amanda M. Spalding: 7,839 votes
- Monica Meredith: 3,678 votes
The outcome marks a major transition for the local bench, Meredith publicly conceded the election, sharing a message of gratitude with the community:
"While the results of the election were not what we hoped for, I am deeply grateful for your unwavering support, encouragement, and trust throughout this journey. It has been an honor to serve the families of Bullitt County."
Spalding will now prepare to assume office as the incoming Family Court Judge for Division 3, taking charge of domestic relations, child custody, adoption, and family law proceedings across Bullitt County.
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