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County Judge/Executive, Clark County

Justin Charles

Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Clark County

Republican

Background

Justin Charles owns Charles Electric, the residential electrical business his father started, and holds a master electrician's license. He was the Democratic nominee for county judge/executive in 2022 and is running this year as a Republican.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Pledges to review county spending regularly and balance budget

    From a Winchester Sun candidate questionnaire, May 2026.

    Candidate Spotlight: Justin Charles

    News coverage · The Winchester Sun · May 13, 2026 · winchestersun.com

    “The numbers must work, and that means being responsible with taxpayer dollars, reviewing spending regularly, and adjusting when needed.”
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  • Opposes raising taxes unless needed to balance budget

    Asked about raising taxes (WinCity Voices interview, March 2026).

    Charles wants to 'take politics out of local government'

    News coverage · WinCity Voices · Mar 12, 2026 · wincityvoices.org

    “I think that’s the last thing you want to do, but if it’s nec­es­sary to bal­ance things out, I under­stand”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports stronger economic development and job opportunities

    Candidate Spotlight: Justin Charles

    News coverage · The Winchester Sun · May 13, 2026 · winchestersun.com

    “And finally, we need stronger economic development and job opportunities.”
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Environment & parks

  • Opposes limiting what landowners can do with their land

    Asked about farmland preservation, he said farming is important but he opposes infringing on property rights.

    Charles wants to 'take politics out of local government'

    News coverage · WinCity Voices · Mar 12, 2026 · wincityvoices.org

    “I don’t see how you can tell peo­ple who own land what they can do with their land.”
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Other issues in this race

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

  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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