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County Judge/Executive, Trimble County
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John D. Ogburn Jr.Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association

John D. Ogburn Jr.

Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Trimble County

RepublicanIncumbent

Background

John D. Ogburn Jr. has been Trimble County judge/executive since January 2023. He won the May 2026 Republican primary over Ricky Simmons and Jonathan G. Turner.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Supports using grant funding to ease county tax burden

    He cited $2.29 million in grants his administration sought for public health, environmental protection, roads, recreation and county technology.

    GOP has 3 running for Trimble Judge-Executive

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “responsible managing taxpayer dollars by grant funding, is reducing the tax burden on families”
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Education

  • Supports skilled trades, agriculture and job training

    He said many young people in the county do not need a four-year degree and that careers in the trades are the backbone of the community.

    GOP has 3 running for Trimble Judge-Executive

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “values skilled trades, and prioritizes education and training as they are the foundation of our economy”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports tourism development along Milton's Ohio River riverfront

    In The Trimble Banner's primary questionnaire he described balanced growth that uses the county's Ohio River access while preserving its rural character.

    GOP has 3 running for Trimble Judge-Executive

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “A well-planned riverfront focused on a variety of tourism amenities can grow the economy while improving the quality of life for residents.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges comprehensive plan update and first-responder development

    He listed communication, first responder development, planning and zoning and a comprehensive plan update among his goals for another term.

    GOP has 3 running for Trimble Judge-Executive

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “communication, first responder development, planning and zoning and comprehensive plan update”
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