2026 Kentucky General Election

Dedicated to both public service and upholding the rule of law, Carmine is an attorney with broad experience advising and representing individuals, public institutions, local governments, and state agencies. The son of an Italian immigrant, he was raised with a deep respect for the values that make America the land of opportunity—where anyone, regardless of background, can achieve success through hard work and determination. An adopted son of the Commonwealth, he is proud to call Woodford County his home— a community for which he cares deeply and the place he and his wife have chosen to raise their family.

Carmine officially files to run for Woodford County Attorney

Carmine G. Iaccarino is an adopted son of the Commonwealth. He and his wife are raising their family in Woodford County.

Carmine G. Iaccarino earned his law degree with honors from The Catholic University of America. He and his wife are raising their family in Woodford County. He

Carmine practices civil litigation in Lexington. He previously served as chief of staff and general counsel to the Kentucky Attorney General, and as general counsel and executive director of the Kentucky Public Protection Cabinet. 

Carmine has previously served on local school boards.

As of October 8, 2026, Carmine G. IACCARINO’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Versailles, KY (January 8, 2025) - Today, Carmine Iaccarino officially filed and announced his candidacy for Woodford County Attorney, launching a campaign that will focus on the fair, faithful, and even-handed enforcement of the law.

Plans to focus on fair, faithful, and even-handed enforcement of the law as county attorney.

- Plans to focus on fair, faithful, and even-handed enforcement of the law as county attorney.

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ROOTED IN WOODFORD COUNTY.
FROM WOODFORD

Cassie grew up in Woodford County, is a 2001 graduate of WCHS, and believes that her values of hard work, community, and service were shaped by the people and traditions of the County. It is the reason she chose to build her career and raise her family here.

About — Cassie Barnes for County Attorney

Cassie W. Barnes is a partner at Hoffman & Barnes. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Murray State University in 2005 where she majored in English and Creative Writing, and obtained her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2008. Cassie has practiced law in Woodford County for more than 12 years and specializes in Real Estate, Probate & Estates, Corporate Law and Collections, and is proud to serve Woodford County as an Assistant County Attorney under Alan George. Cassie is also President of D.A.R.E. of Woodford County, a long-outstanding program in the County that educates students about the hazards of drug use.

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RAISING OUR FAMILY IN WOODFORD

Cassie and her husband, Chris, are raising their 3 children, Harris, Ruby, and Emmett, in Woodford County because, like many families here, they know and appreciate the special place that it is.

Cassie W. Barnes grew up in Woodford County. She earned a bachelor's degree in English and creative writing from Murray State University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. She and her husband, Chris, are raising their three children.

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Cassie W. Barnes is a partner at Hoffman & Barnes. She obtained her Bachelor's Degree from Murray State University in 2005 where she majored in English and Creative Writing, and obtained her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2008. Cassie has practiced law in Woodford County for more than 12 years and specializes in Real Estate, Probate & Estates, Corporate Law and Collections, and is proud to serve Woodford County as an Assistant County Attorney under Alan George.

SERVING WOODFORD COUNTY

Cassie has practiced law in Woodford County since 2008. She previously served as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the 14th Judicial Circuit and, since 2019, has proudly served as an Assistant Woodford County Attorney.

Cassie W. Barnes is a partner at Hoffman & Barnes and serves as an Assistant Woodford County Attorney. She previously served as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the 14th Judicial Circuit.

Cassie is a partner at Hoffman & Barnes and serves as an Assistant Woodford County Attorney. She previously served as an Assistant Commonwealth Attorney for the 14th Judicial Circuit.

EXPERIENCE THAT MATTERS

As an Assistant Woodford County Attorney, Cassie understands the role and duties of the office of County Attorney, including: prosecuting misdemeanor and traffic cases, conducting felony preliminary hearings, serving as legal advisor to the Fiscal Court and other local agencies, establishing and enforcing child support orders, representing the Commonwealth in juvenile public offense, status offense, and DNA cases, assisting families in Casey's Law and disability guardianship proceedings, among many other important roles.

Has served as an assistant Woodford County attorney since 2019, in a role that includes misdemeanor and traffic prosecutions, felony preliminary hearings, and legal advice to county agencies.

Previously served as an assistant Commonwealth attorney for the 14th Judicial Circuit.

Serves as a partner at Hoffman & Barnes and specializes in real estate, probate and estates, corporate law, and collections.

- Has served as an assistant Woodford County attorney since 2019, in a role that includes misdemeanor and traffic prosecutions, felony preliminary hearings, and legal advice to county agencies.
- Previously served as an assistant Commonwealth attorney for the 14th Judicial Circuit.
- Serves as a partner at Hoffman & Barnes and specializes in real estate, probate and estates, corporate law, and collections.

As of October 8, 2026, Cassie W. Barnes’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Cassie W. Barnes

As of October 8, 2026, Cassie W. BARNES’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Cassie W. BARNES

Cassie W. Barnes grew up in Woodford County. She earned a bachelor's degree in English and creative writing from Murray State University and a law degree from the University of Kentucky College of Law. She and her husband, Chris, are raising three children.

Cassie serves as an assistant Woodford County attorney and is a partner at Hoffman & Barnes. She previously served as an assistant Commonwealth attorney for the 14th Judicial Circuit.

- A county attorney is an elected official who serves as both a prosecutor and the legal advisor for the county government.
- The county attorney prosecutes violations of criminal and penal law in District Court, including misdemeanors, infractions, juvenile cases, and other lower-level offenses.
- County attorneys are elected to four-year terms. Candidates must be at least 24 years old, a U.S. citizen, a Kentucky resident for at least two years, a resident of the county for at least one year, and a licensed practicing attorney for at least two years before election.
- Compensation varies by county, with salaries reaching approximately $184,000 in some areas, and county attorneys may also engage in private legal practice.

An attorney who prosecutes local cases and advises county government.

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