Scott Alexander
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Perry County
Background
Perry County judge/executive, whose administration has led the county through 14 disasters and two major floods by his count. Won the May 2026 Democratic primary with 71 percent over Harlan Campbell and Ellis Hall.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports expanding tourism, which he ties to 600 local jobs
He cited Eagle's Landing, the Rowdy Trail Head and the Leatherwood Off-Road Park.
ReportJudge-executive candidates discuss issues at forumNews coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 9, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
“Tourism both directly and indirectly affects 600 jobs in Perry County right now.”
Environment & parks
Supports reopening the Buckhorn Lake marina under county control
He said the county is working with the state to move the closed state-run marina, parking lot, tennis court and playgrounds to the fiscal court.
ReportJudge-executive candidates discuss issues at forumNews coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 9, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
“We are working with our state partners to get money in the budget this year to get the marina back up and going.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Scott Alexander on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Government & transparencyNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Perry County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Perry County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Perry County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- County Officials Directory: Perry County
Other · Kentucky Association of Counties · kaco.org
- Several races drive higher turnout in Perry County primary election
News coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 27, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
- Judge-executive candidates discuss issues at forum
News coverage · The Hazard Herald · May 9, 2026 · hazard-herald.com
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