John D. Ogburn Jr.
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Trimble County
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.
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.
ReportGOP has 3 running for Trimble Judge-ExecutiveNews coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“responsible managing taxpayer dollars by grant funding, is reducing the tax burden on families”
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.
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“values skilled trades, and prioritizes education and training as they are the foundation of our economy”
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.
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“A well-planned riverfront focused on a variety of tourism amenities can grow the economy while improving the quality of life for residents.”
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.
ReportGOP has 3 running for Trimble Judge-ExecutiveNews coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
“communication, first responder development, planning and zoning and comprehensive plan update”
All sources (6)
- Trimble County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Trimble County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 General Election (Trimble County; includes declared write-in and withdrawn candidates)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Ogburn elected Trimble's next judge-executive
News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Nov 10, 2022 · madisoncourier.com
- County Government: Office of the Judge Executive; Magistrates
Government record · Trimble County Fiscal Court · trimblecountyky.gov
- Incumbent Ogden wins GOP primary for Trimble judge, Gullion sheriff
News coverage · The Trimble Banner · May 20, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
- GOP has 3 running for Trimble Judge-Executive
News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com
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