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County Judge/Executive, Oldham County

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Term
4 years
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2
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.

Robert Houchens

Republican

Business owner · La Grange

The gist

  • Proposes containing county spending to ease property taxes
  • Supports business development to broaden the property tax base
  • Proposes county tax help for needy residents over 75
  • Pledges online videos and spreadsheets explaining county government
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  1. Proposes containing county spending to ease property taxes

    2026 primary election questionnaire: county judge candidates

    Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · May 6, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “Fiscal responsibility - Contain spending and lower the spending level that requires multiple bids to obtain the best price.”
  2. Supports business development to broaden the property tax base

    2026 primary election questionnaire: county judge candidates

    Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · May 6, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “By encouraging responsible business development, focused only in properly zoned areas, we can broaden the tax base”
  3. Proposes county tax help for needy residents over 75

    2026 primary election questionnaire: county judge candidates

    Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · May 6, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “allowing anyone over 75 years old, who can show financial need, the option to apply for payment assistance”
  4. Pledges online videos and spreadsheets explaining county government

    2026 primary election questionnaire: county judge candidates

    Candidate questionnaire · The Oldham Era · May 6, 2026 · pmg-ky1.com

    “we will create videos, spreadsheets and presentations to communicate intentions, highlight accomplishments”

Adam W. Bayer

Independent

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