Teris Swanson
Candidate for County Judge/Executive, Livingston County
Background
- Occupation
- Attorney
An attorney at Whitlow, Roberts, Houston & Straub in Paducah. Gov. Andy Beshear appointed her Livingston County judge/executive in January 2024, and she lost the November 2024 election for the rest of the term to Michael Williams.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges to build up the county's rainy day fund
From her 2024 campaign platform for the same office.
ReportTeris Swanson for Livingston County Judge/Executive (Internet Archive copy, Aug. 14, 2024)Campaign website · Teris Swanson for Judge/Executive · web.archive.org
“We are committed to building up our county's financial reserves to ensure stability, support essential services, and enable strategic investments”
Economy & jobs
Supports expanding tourism beyond Grand Rivers countywide
From her 2024 campaign platform for the same office.
ReportTeris Swanson for Livingston County Judge/Executive (Internet Archive copy, Aug. 14, 2024)Campaign website · Teris Swanson for Judge/Executive · web.archive.org
“While Grand Rivers has long been a tourism gem, we aim to broaden this success to include local businesses throughout the entire county.”
Government & transparency
Pledges more open communication between officials and residents
From her 2024 campaign platform for the same office.
ReportTeris Swanson for Livingston County Judge/Executive (Internet Archive copy, Aug. 14, 2024)Campaign website · Teris Swanson for Judge/Executive · web.archive.org
“We are committed to enhancing communication channels, making it easier for residents to voice their concerns, provide feedback, and stay informed about county affairs.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Teris Swanson on them.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (6)
- Livingston County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (composite ballot published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Livingston County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidate Filings with the County Clerk, 2026 (Livingston County)
Election filing · Kentucky Secretary of State · web.sos.ky.gov
- 2024 General Election Recap Sheet, Livingston County (official precinct results, November 5, 2024)
Government record · Kentucky State Board of Elections · elect.ky.gov
- Attorney unpacks grooming statute following dismissal of Flores' charge
News coverage · WPSD Local 6 · Sep 10, 2026 · wpsdlocal6.com
- Beshear appoints local attorney as judge-executive in Livingston Co.
News coverage · WKMS · Jan 22, 2024 · wkms.org
- Teris Swanson for Livingston County Judge/Executive (Internet Archive copy, Aug. 14, 2024)
Campaign website · Teris Swanson for Judge/Executive · web.archive.org
Positions are summarized from the sources listed and are not inferred from party affiliation. Items marked “Provided by” were published by the candidate's verified campaign or party office under our campaign content standards. See something wrong? Use the Report link beside it, or contact us.