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County Judge/Executive, Oldham County

Robert Houchens

Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Oldham County

Republican

Background

Occupation
Business owner
Lives in
La Grange
Campaign website
robhouchens.com

La Grange business owner, campaigning as Rob Houchens, with an accounting and management degree from Anderson University and a career in public and private accounting; longtime member of the Oldham County Board of Adjustments. Won the five-candidate May 2026 Republican primary for judge/executive with 39.9 percent.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Proposes containing county spending to ease property taxes

    First point of his plan to address property taxes, which he said residents raised most often when he knocked on doors.

    2026 primary election questionnaire: county judge candidates

    Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · May 6, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “Fiscal responsibility - Contain spending and lower the spending level that requires multiple bids to obtain the best price.”
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Economy & jobs

  • Supports business development to broaden the property tax base

    He said more than 90 percent of the county's property tax base is homes.

    2026 primary election questionnaire: county judge candidates

    Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · May 6, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “By encouraging responsible business development, focused only in properly zoned areas, we can broaden the tax base”
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Health & human services

  • Proposes county tax help for needy residents over 75

    A proposal he calls "Keep Grandma in her Home": help with all or part of the county portion of the property tax bill.

    2026 primary election questionnaire: county judge candidates

    Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · May 6, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “allowing anyone over 75 years old, who can show financial need, the option to apply for payment assistance”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges online videos and spreadsheets explaining county government

    All of it posted online for round-the-clock access, as part of his transparency pledge.

    2026 primary election questionnaire: county judge candidates

    Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · May 6, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “we will create videos, spreadsheets and presentations to communicate intentions, highlight accomplishments”
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