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Ken Pagano is a native of New Jersey who moved to Kentucky over 30 years ago. He is a veteran who formerly served in the U.S. Marine Corps.

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Ken has an extensive background in the ministry and security advocacy. He spent 30 years in the ministry, including 10 years serving as the pastor of New Bethel Church, an Assemblies of God congregation in Louisville, Kentucky. He resigned from his pastoral role in 2009 to focus fully on Second Amendment advocacy and church security. Following his resignation, he co-founded the International Security Coalition of Clergy

Ken previously ran for Jefferson County constable in 2026.

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Kentucky

2026 Kentucky Primary Election

As of March 25, 2026, Ken Pagano did not have a website or any information online.

Criminal Justice

Believes that individuals have a duty to be prepared to defend themselves and their families, famously stating, "Pacifism is optional for Christians. It's not a requirement."

Focuses heavily on church security, promoting the use of armed and trained security personnel to protect synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship from violent threats.

- Believes that individuals have a duty to be prepared to defend themselves and their families, famously stating, "Pacifism is optional for Christians. It's not a requirement."
- Focuses heavily on church security, promoting the use of armed and trained security personnel to protect synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship from violent threats.

Public Safety

Administration

Ken Pagano

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As of March 25, 2026, Ken Pagano’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The constable delivers official legal documents, like a court summons or subpoenas and may serve warrants where allowed.
- Due to a 2022 law change, someone elected to this office does not automatically have law enforcement powers if the person did not have those powers before. To have law enforcement powers, a constable must be certified by the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council or grandfathered in, having served as a constable before 2023. 
- The constable is allowed to carry a concealed weapon and ay seize personal property to collect on fees owed to them.
- They are elected to a 4-year term.
- In all counties except Jefferson and Fayette, constables are compensated from the fees they collect. In Jefferson and Fayette, they are paid a $9,600 per year salary.