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County Judge/Executive, Marion County

Joe Strong

Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Marion County

Republican

Background

Joe Strong is a U.S. Army veteran who has worked as a volunteer and full-time firefighter and as an EMT.

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Documented positions

Government & transparency

  • Pledges to treat the office as public service, not power

    From the Countdown to 2026 judge/executive forum at the Loretto Motherhouse, April 2026.

    Judge Executive candidates debate before upcoming election

    News coverage · The Lebanon Enterprise · Apr 15, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “First and foremost it is a public service position, not a position of power, so it has to be taken seriously.”
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  • Supports uniting residents across political and social divides

    Judge Executive candidates debate before upcoming election

    News coverage · The Lebanon Enterprise · Apr 15, 2026 · pmg-ky2.com

    “Uniting immigrants, Republicans, the left, right, whatever you want to call it, male, female, black, white, and do what's right.”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Joe Strong on them.

  • Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
  • Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

All sources (3)

Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.