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County Judge/Executive, Logan 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: presides over the fiscal court, prepares the county budget and runs county government.

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Scottie Harper

Democratic

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  • Supported a county park but sought more public input
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  1. Supported a county park but sought more public input

    Fiscal Court discusses proposed park amid public concerns

    News coverage · News-Democrat & Leader · Jul 24, 2025 · franklinfavorite.com

    “expressed support for a park but had concerns about the specific plan due to limited taxpayer knowledge … He requested another hearing, possibly after hours, to ensure greater public participation.”
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Phillip BakerOfficial photo — Logan County Fiscal Court

Phillip Baker

RepublicanIncumbent

Logan County judge/executive

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  • Supports countywide planning and zoning and building oversight
  • Supported lower county tax rates while expanding broadband
  • Supports a regional emergency radio system with Todd, Christian counties
  • Supported buying and developing a new county park
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  1. Supports countywide planning and zoning and building oversight

    State of the County Breakfast highlights growth, cooperation across county

    News coverage · News-Democrat & Leader · Jun 11, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com

    “countywide planning and zoning regulations, along with the implementation of building construction oversight measures, are necessary to protect both residents and future development”

  2. Supported lower county tax rates while expanding broadband

    State of the County Breakfast highlights growth, cooperation across county

    News coverage · News-Democrat & Leader · Jun 11, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com

    “He cited reductions in county tax rates while expanding broadband access”

  3. Supports a regional emergency radio system with Todd, Christian counties

    State of the County Breakfast highlights growth, cooperation across county

    News coverage · News-Democrat & Leader · Jun 11, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com

    “efforts to develop a future regional emergency radio communications system in partnership with Todd and Christian counties”

  4. Supported buying and developing a new county park

    State of the County Breakfast highlights growth, cooperation across county

    News coverage · News-Democrat & Leader · Jun 11, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com

    “purchase and development of the county's new park property”

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