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County Judge/Executive, Daviess County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county judge/executive is the county's chief executive: runs county government, prepares the budget and presides over the fiscal court.
Public safety
William "Rod" Kuegel Jr.Democratic
No documented position found.
Charlie CastlenRepublican
- Supports increased county support for sheriff and jail
- Supported replacing volunteer fire dues with insurance premium feeIn office
Economy & jobs
William "Rod" Kuegel Jr.Democratic
- Supports a united city-county front to win new jobs
Charlie CastlenRepublican
- Supports zoning changes along major corridors to spur industry
Roads & infrastructure
William "Rod" Kuegel Jr.Democratic
- Supports focusing on local issues like drainage and streets
Charlie CastlenRepublican
- Supports continuing broadband expansion and park improvements
Government & transparency
William "Rod" Kuegel Jr.Democratic
- Proposes weekly meetings between judge-executive and Owensboro mayor
- Supports officials explaining the reasons for their decisions
Charlie CastlenRepublican
No documented position found.
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