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County Judge/Executive, Oldham County

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1
Term
4 years
Candidates
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.

Taxes & budget

Economy & jobs

  • Robert HouchensRepublican

    • Supports business development to broaden the property tax base
  • Adam W. BayerIndependent

    No documented position found.

Health & human services

Government & transparency

  • Robert HouchensRepublican

    • Pledges online videos and spreadsheets explaining county government
  • Adam W. BayerIndependent

    No documented position found.

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