County

County Commissioner, Fayette County

District 1

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 2
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The three county commissioners are Fayette County's executive: they manage county property, roads and bridges, sign contracts and pass ordinances.

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Kay Riker Peyton

Republican

Fayette County Council member (at large)

The gist

Pledges to maintain and improve county roads
Pledges greater support for county employees
Supports open, accessible and accountable county government
Pledges to respect residents' tax dollars

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Pledges to maintain and improve county roads
Announcement: Kay Riker-Peyton, candidate for Fayette County Commissioner, District 1
Provided by the campaign · Connersville News-Examiner · Feb 13, 2026 · newsexaminer.com
“As Commissioner, I will focus on responsible growth, maintaining and improving our roads and infrastructure, strengthening public safety”
Pledges greater support for county employees
Announcement: Kay Riker-Peyton, candidate for Fayette County Commissioner, District 1
Provided by the campaign · Connersville News-Examiner · Feb 13, 2026 · newsexaminer.com
“providing greater support for our dedicated county employees”
Supports open, accessible and accountable county government
Announcement: Kay Riker-Peyton, candidate for Fayette County Commissioner, District 1
Provided by the campaign · Connersville News-Examiner · Feb 13, 2026 · newsexaminer.com
“I believe county government should be open, accessible, and accountable.”
Pledges to respect residents' tax dollars
Announcement: Kay Riker-Peyton, candidate for Fayette County Commissioner, District 1
Provided by the campaign · Connersville News-Examiner · Feb 13, 2026 · newsexaminer.com
“respects the hard-earned tax dollars of our residents”

Dale L Strong

DemocraticIncumbent

Fayette County Commissioner (District 1)

The gist

Supported a one-year moratorium on new data centers
Voted for 2025 resolution not opposing data center proposals
Supports continued county funding for public transportation

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Supported a one-year moratorium on new data centers
Commissioners put the brakes on data centers
News coverage · Connersville News-Examiner · May 13, 2026 · newsexaminer.com
“Yes, we did agree to a one-year moratorium on data centers to give the area plan commission time to develop appropriate zoning regulations.”
Voted for 2025 resolution not opposing data center proposals
County to considers moratorium on data centers
News coverage · Connersville News-Examiner · Apr 29, 2026 · newsexaminer.com
“Dale Strong and Dale Munson in favor, Tracie Bever against … a resolution stating that the county would not be opposed to considering proposals for data centers”
Supports continued county funding for public transportation
Commissioners: Public transportation a valued resource
News coverage · Connersville News-Examiner · Apr 22, 2026 · newsexaminer.com
“knowing how important public transportation is here”

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