County
County Judge/Executive, Nelson County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county judge/executive is Nelson County's chief executive and leads the fiscal court: the judge/executive develops the county budget, oversees county policies and represents the county to the state and federal governments.
Taxes & budget
James Taylor "JT" RobyDemocratic
No documented position found.
Tim HutchinsRepublican
- Supports offsetting revenue lost to the bourbon barrel tax repeal
Public safety
James Taylor "JT" RobyDemocratic
- Supports modern equipment and competitive pay for first responders
Tim HutchinsRepublican
- Proposes restructuring the county police and sheriff departments
Economy & jobs
James Taylor "JT" RobyDemocratic
- Supports industry-school partnerships to keep graduates working locally
Tim HutchinsRepublican
- Supports developing a new industrial park for jobs
Roads & infrastructure
James Taylor "JT" RobyDemocratic
- Supports repairing busy roads and expanding high-speed internet
Tim HutchinsRepublican
- Supports better county roads and additional bypasses
Government & transparency
James Taylor "JT" RobyDemocratic
- Proposes an online "open gradebook" of county spending
Tim HutchinsRepublican
No documented position found.
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