Rick Nelson
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Bell County
Background
Middlesboro mayor from 2019 through 2022 and, before that, a state representative for 18 years; a former school teacher. He defeated incumbent Judge-Executive Albey Brock in the May 2026 Republican primary.
Documented positions
No documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Bell County Ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (certified by the Bell County Clerk)
Election filing · Bell County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Bell County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- Primary election results: Nelson defeats Brock
News coverage · Middlesboro News · May 20, 2026 · middlesboronews.com
- Nelson reflects on overcoming challenges as Middlesboro mayor
News coverage · Middlesboro News · Dec 16, 2022 · middlesboronews.com
- Mayoral candidates answer debate questions
Debate / forum transcript · Middlesboro News · Apr 25, 2022 · middlesboronews.com
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