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County Judge/Executive, Shelby County

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Term
4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

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

Open seat: County Judge/Executive Dan Ison is not on the ballot.

Rob Rothenburger

Republican

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  • Supports balanced economic growth shaped by public input
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  1. Supports balanced economic growth shaped by public input

    Meet Rothenburger, candidate for Shelby County Judge Executive

    News coverage · The Sentinel-News · Dec 25, 2025 · pmg-ky1.com

    “ensuring balanced, supportive economic growth that allows the community to freely share their ideas”

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