Blake Durrett
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Larue County
Background
LaRue County judge/executive.
Photo: The LaRue County Herald News
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports looking for ways to cut property taxes
ReportBlake Durrett (R) (I) — LaRue County Judge Executive questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“One area of emphasis will be evaluating opportunities to reduce the property tax burden so residents can retain a greater share of their income.”
Economy & jobs
Supports investing in the I-65 corridor for higher-wage employers
ReportBlake Durrett (R) (I) — LaRue County Judge Executive questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“Continued strategic investment in the I-65 corridor will allow us to attract higher-wage employers”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports testing methods to make county roads last longer
Cites a soy-based asphalt rejuvenator trial on Slack Road.
ReportBlake Durrett (R) (I) — LaRue County Judge Executive questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“Road revenues won’t allow us to pave at a greater volume, so we are exploring ways to lengthen road life.”
Environment & parks
Supports following the county's comprehensive land-use plan
ReportBlake Durrett (R) (I) — LaRue County Judge Executive questionnaireCandidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
“I believe development in LaRue County should follow the guidelines of the Land of Lincoln Planning and Zoning Comprehensive Plan”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Blake Durrett on them.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Larue County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Larue County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- How to contact your local offices
News coverage · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 16, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
- County officials: Larue County
Government record · Kentucky Department for Local Government · kydlgweb.ky.gov
- Blake Durrett (R) (I) — LaRue County Judge Executive questionnaire
Candidate questionnaire · The LaRue County Herald News · Sep 9, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com
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