County
County Judge/Executive, Woodford County
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The county judge/executive heads the county's executive branch and sits on the fiscal court, the county's governing body, which passes county ordinances and the budget.
Taxes & budget
Michael DuckworthRepublican
- Proposes reducing the county payroll tax
James KayDemocratic
- Supports continued county tax cuts through tight budgeting
Housing
Michael DuckworthRepublican
- Supports development only where infrastructure can support growth
James KayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Michael DuckworthRepublican
- Proposes tax holidays for new agricultural businesses
James KayDemocratic
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Michael DuckworthRepublican
- Proposes replacing undersized culverts and upgrading bridges
James KayDemocratic
- Supports pursuing state grants for county infrastructure
Environment & parks
Michael DuckworthRepublican
No documented position found.
James KayDemocratic
- Pledges to preserve farmland amid data center pressure
Health & human services
Michael DuckworthRepublican
No documented position found.
James KayDemocratic
- Supports county help with utility bills, housing and evictions
Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 6 issues covered in this race.