Denny Ray Noble
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Perry County
Background
Former Perry County judge/executive, who served 21 years on the fiscal court, 16 of them as judge. Won the May 2026 Republican primary with 59 percent over Kenneth Hall and Lemuel Brashear.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges lowest responsible bids and cuts to wasteful spending
ReportJudge-executive candidates discuss issues at forumNews coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 9, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
“I want to ensure bids go to the best work at the lowest responsible and reasonable price.”
Economy & jobs
Pledges to recruit good-paying jobs to keep young people
He also said he would support fire departments and EMS and upgrade park and recreation facilities.
ReportJudge-executive candidates discuss issues at forumNews coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 9, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
“I want to work to bring good-paying jobs to our area.”
Roads & infrastructure
Pledges to prioritize water, roads and basic county services
ReportJudge-executive candidates discuss issues at forumNews coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 9, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
“We need to prioritize basic water, roads, cemetery and county services.”
Government & transparency
Proposes a county website showing how money is spent
ReportJudge-executive candidates discuss issues at forumNews coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 9, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
“I want to launch a county website so the citizens can see how their money is being spent.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Denny Ray Noble on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Perry County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Perry County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Perry County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Several races drive higher turnout in Perry County primary election
News coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 27, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
- Judge-executive candidates discuss issues at forum
News coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 9, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
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