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County Commissioner, Boyd County

District 1

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: One of three county commissioners who, with the county judge/executive, make up the fiscal court, which adopts the county budget, sets tax rates and passes ordinances. Each must live in his or her district but is elected countywide.

Elected countywide; the commissioner must live in District 1.

David Salisbury

RepublicanIncumbent

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  • Pledges to keep focusing on county tourism
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  1. Pledges to keep focusing on county tourism

    Boyd District 1 race a crowded one

    News coverage · The Daily Independent · May 8, 2026 · dailyindependent.com

    “If re-elected, Salisbury plans to continue his focus on tourism.”

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