McCracken 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

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Also on McCracken County ballots

• McCracken County Attorney
• McCracken County Clerk
• McCracken County Constable, District 1
• McCracken County Constable, District 2
• McCracken County Coroner
• McCracken County County Commissioner, District 1
• McCracken County County Commissioner, District 2
• McCracken County County Commissioner, District 3
• McCracken County Jailer
• McCracken County Magistrate, District 1
• McCracken County Magistrate, District 2
• McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator
• McCracken County Sheriff
• McCracken County Surveyor

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Quick answers

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

George Parker Bray (Independent) and Craig Zeiss Clymer (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 McCracken 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.