Butler County Judge/Executive

What this office does

Kentucky's county judge/executive is the county's chief executive, not a courtroom judge. Leads the fiscal court (the county's governing body), develops the county budget, runs county government day to day and represents the county with state and federal officials.

Candidates

Also on Butler County ballots

• Butler County Attorney
• Butler County Clerk
• Butler County Constable, District 1
• Butler County Constable, District 2
• Butler County Constable, District 3
• Butler County Constable, District 4
• Butler County Constable, District 5
• Butler County Coroner
• Butler County Jailer
• Butler County Magistrate, District 1
• Butler County Magistrate, District 2
• Butler County Magistrate, District 3
• Butler County Magistrate, District 4
• Butler County Magistrate, District 5
• Butler County Property Valuation Administrator
• Butler County Sheriff

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Quick answers

Who is running for Butler County Judge/Executive in 2026?

Tim Flener (Republican).

What does this office do?

Kentucky's county judge/executive is the county's chief executive, not a courtroom judge. Leads the fiscal court (the county's governing body), develops the county budget, runs county government day to day and represents the county with state and federal officials.

Who should I vote for in the Butler County Judge/Executive race?

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When is the election?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.