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County Judge/Executive, Pendleton County

Anthony Strong

Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Pendleton County

Republican

Background

Retired superintendent of Pendleton County Schools, former agriculture teacher and former Falmouth city council member. Won the four-candidate May 2026 Republican primary for judge/executive with 40.6 percent; no Democrat filed.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Supports getting the county's fire departments working together

    He wants to compare costs and service of merging departments into one district against keeping and improving the current ones.

    Ex-superintendent wins nomination for judge executive

    News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · May 27, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com

    “I think we've got to get on it quickly and get all the fire departments working together.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports more resources for the county economic development director

    Including infrastructure and prepared sites to attract business.

    'We can do better': Judge candidates debate

    News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · Mar 30, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com

    “We need to provide her with the resources”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges livestreamed meetings and agendas posted days ahead

    Along with agendas posted at least four days before meetings and more time for audience comments.

    Ex-superintendent wins nomination for judge executive

    News coverage · Falmouth Outlook · May 27, 2026 · falmouthoutlook.com

    “Making sure that livestream is up and running as part of his quest for great transparency of office”
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