Fayette County Judge/Executive

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

1 candidate · General election, November 3, 2026

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

Mary Diane McCord Hanna

Democrat
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Quick answers

Who is running for Fayette County Judge/Executive in 2026?
Mary Diane McCord Hanna (Democrat).
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 Fayette 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.

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