Michael Duckworth
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Woodford County
Background
- Occupation
- Retired extension agent and commercial loan officer
- Campaign website
- duckworthforwoodford.com
A Woodford County resident for more than 35 years, he worked with Cooperative Extension as a 4-H agent and county agriculture extension agent and spent 21 years in commercial banking. He chairs the Woodford County Conservation District board; this is his first race.
Photo: Candidate photo — The Woodford Sun (candidate announcement)
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Proposes reducing the county payroll tax
ReportMichael's Plan for Woodford CountyCampaign website · Michael Duckworth Campaign · duckworthforwoodford.com
“Reduce the county payroll tax.”
Housing
Supports development only where infrastructure can support growth
ReportMichael's Plan for Woodford CountyCampaign website · Michael Duckworth Campaign · duckworthforwoodford.com
“Approve development only where roads, utilities, and public services can support growth.”
Economy & jobs
Proposes tax holidays for new agricultural businesses
ReportMichael's Plan for Woodford CountyCampaign website · Michael Duckworth Campaign · duckworthforwoodford.com
“Support new agricultural businesses through payroll tax and net profits tax holidays.”
Roads & infrastructure
Proposes replacing undersized culverts and upgrading bridges
ReportMichael's Plan for Woodford CountyCampaign website · Michael Duckworth Campaign · duckworthforwoodford.com
“Improve road drainage by replacing undersized culverts and upgrading bridges.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Michael Duckworth on them.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (4)
- Woodford County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Woodford County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- County office candidates set for 2026 elections
News coverage · The Woodford Sun · woodfordsun.com
- Michael's Story
Campaign website · Michael Duckworth Campaign · duckworthforwoodford.com
- Michael's Plan for Woodford County
Campaign website · Michael Duckworth Campaign · duckworthforwoodford.com
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