County Judge/Executive, Estill County

Vote for

1

Term

4 years

Candidates

1

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.

Open seat: Judge/Executive Donnie Watson is not on the ballot.

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