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County Judge/Executive, Lyon 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.

Jordan Hunter Stone

Democratic

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Jaime SmithOfficial photo — Lyon County Fiscal Court

Jaime Smith

RepublicanIncumbent

Lyon County judge/executive

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  • Supported a moratorium on data centers while impacts are studied
  • Supports expanding fiber broadband across rural Lyon County
  • Pledges to keep seeking grants for outdoor tornado sirens
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  1. Supported a moratorium on data centers while impacts are studied

    Data center moratorium ordinance passes unanimously in Lyon County

    News coverage · Herald Ledger · Aug 19, 2026 · heraldledger.com

    “Smith stated she wants the county to have time to carry out studies and examine land use, power, and waterways before proceeding.”
  2. Supports expanding fiber broadband across rural Lyon County

    Lyon County Judge shares important updates on internet provider service area

    News coverage · Herald Ledger · Sep 2, 2026 · heraldledger.com

    “Smith views these internet improvements as a beneficial step toward closing the digital divide in rural areas”
  3. Pledges to keep seeking grants for outdoor tornado sirens

    Judge exec clarifies use of courthouse as storm shelter; county faces hurdles seeking grants for outdoor sirens

    News coverage · Herald Ledger · Jul 29, 2026 · heraldledger.com

    “I am always looking and will look to see if this can be a possibility again.”

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