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County Judge/Executive, Kenton County

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county judge/executive is the county's chief executive: they prepare the county budget, run county government and preside over the fiscal court.

Photo of Kris A. Knochelmann
Kris A. KnochelmannOfficial photo — Kenton County

Kris A. Knochelmann

RepublicanIncumbent

Kenton County judge/executive; business owner

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