Megan is a judge for the Kentucky 30th District Court, 7th Division. She previously worked as a civil mediator at M & M Mediations. Before law school, she served as a bench clerk and deputy clerk for the Domestic Violence Intake Center.

Primary election 2022: 30th District Court, Division 7

Megan McDonald previously worked as a civil mediator at M & M Mediations. She also worked as a bench clerk and deputy clerk for the Domestic Violence Intake Center, as a mediator, and as an attorney. 

Megan is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court, 7th Division. She was first elected in 2022.

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Kentucky

2026 Kentucky Primary Election

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Judicial Administration

Believes it is important for judges to have respect for the individuals within the community they serve, including everyone in the courtroom.

Believes in the importance of actively listening to others.

Believes judges should have integrity, passion for justice, and compassion and empathy.

Believes only violent offenders should be incarcerated and supports alternative options to jail for nonviolent offenders

Supports home incarceratiotn, cash bail, surety bonds, and no bond releases for those accused of a non-violent offense.

- Believes it is important for judges to have respect for the individuals within the community they serve, including everyone in the courtroom.
- Believes in the importance of actively listening to others.
- Believes judges should have integrity, passion for justice, and compassion and empathy.
- Believes only violent offenders should be incarcerated and supports alternative options to jail for nonviolent offenders
- Supports home incarceratiotn, cash bail, surety bonds, and no bond releases for those accused of a non-violent offense.

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Ethics & Conduct

As a legal mediator, structured and facilitated discussions between opposing parties and assisted in producing mutually agreeable resolutions.

As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a legal mediator, structured and facilitated discussions between opposing parties and assisted in producing mutually agreeable resolutions.
- As an attorney, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.
- As a state district court judge, oversees all felony, probate, and civil cases, rules in all civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorizes naturalization and divorce proceedings, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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Megan McDonald

Said, "She was endorsed by the Political Women's Council and several labor groups."

- District court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, as well as, small claims (involving $2,500 or less), landlord eviction cases, and cases related to domestic violence and abuse. 
- In Kentucky, there are 116 district court judges serving in 60 judicial districts.
- District court judges are elected for four-year terms in nonpartisan elections. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some judges are elected each year.
- District court judges earn ​$141,761 annually. 