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County Judge/Executive, Montgomery County

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4 years
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2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The county judge/executive is Montgomery County's chief executive and presides over the fiscal court: the judge/executive prepares the county budget, oversees county services and represents the county to the state and federal governments.

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Akeem "Coach" Scott

Democratic

The gist

  • Opposes expanding the county's Rumpke landfill
  • Supports modern water and sewer and expanded broadband
  • Supports infrastructure that brings high-paying jobs home
  • Supports upgrading the county animal shelter and parks
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  1. Opposes expanding the county's Rumpke landfill

    Akeem "Coach" Scott for County Judge Executive

    Campaign website · Akeem "Coach" Scott for County Judge Executive · akeemscott3.wixstudio.com

    “Ending the landfill expansion and protecting our land, water, and health”

  2. Supports modern water and sewer and expanded broadband

    Akeem "Coach" Scott for County Judge Executive

    Campaign website · Akeem "Coach" Scott for County Judge Executive · akeemscott3.wixstudio.com

    “Modern water, sewer, and continue to expand our high-speed internet”

  3. Supports infrastructure that brings high-paying jobs home

    Akeem "Coach" Scott for County Judge Executive

    Campaign website · Akeem "Coach" Scott for County Judge Executive · akeemscott3.wixstudio.com

    “Strong infrastructure that brings quality, high-paying jobs home”

  4. Supports upgrading the county animal shelter and parks

    Akeem "Coach" Scott for County Judge Executive

    Campaign website · Akeem "Coach" Scott for County Judge Executive · akeemscott3.wixstudio.com

    “Supporting our animal shelter by looking at upgrades”
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Chris HaddixKentucky County Judge/Executive Association

Chris Haddix

RepublicanIncumbent

The gist

  • Supports county funding for the senior center program
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  1. Supports county funding for the senior center program

    Officials address suspension of MotorMeals Program

    News coverage · The Mt. Sterling Advocate · Jul 16, 2026 · msadvocate.com

    “Both Montgomery County Fiscal Court and the City of Mt. Sterling have invested in our senior center program for many years”

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