County
County Judge/Executive, Taylor County
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county judge/executive is Taylor 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.
Taxes & budget
Greg SappDemocratic
No documented position found.
Barry SmithRepublican
- Pledges not to raise county taxes
Public safety
Greg SappDemocratic
No documented position found.
Barry SmithRepublican
- Supports controlling rising costs at the county jail
Economy & jobs
Greg SappDemocratic
- Pledges to bring quality jobs to Taylor County
Barry SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Greg SappDemocratic
No documented position found.
Barry SmithRepublican
- Supports adding glass to the county recycling program
- Supported using federal pandemic funds to upgrade Veterans Park
Government & transparency
Greg SappDemocratic
- Pledges to be available in office to hear residents' concerns
Barry SmithRepublican
No documented position found.
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