County
County Judge/Executive, Bath County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county judge/executive is Bath County's chief executive and leads the fiscal court: the judge/executive develops the county budget, oversees county policies and represents the county to the state and federal governments.
Open seat: Judge/Executive Forrest "Frosty" McKenzie is not on the ballot.
Public safety
Banford D. "Buddy" WilsonRepublican
- Proposes a more cost-effective program for housing inmates
Walter ShroutDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Banford D. "Buddy" WilsonRepublican
- Proposes reactivating the Bath County Industrial Board
Walter ShroutDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Banford D. "Buddy" WilsonRepublican
- Pledges to seek extra state funding for county roads
Walter ShroutDemocratic
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Banford D. "Buddy" WilsonRepublican
- Proposes a self-funding county park director position
Walter ShroutDemocratic
No documented position found.
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