What party is James Kay?

James Kay is running as a Democrat.

Who is James Kay running against?

Michael Duckworth, for Woodford County Judge/Executive.

How much money has James Kay raised?

$116K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for James Kay?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare James Kay's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

James Kay

Democrat · Candidate for Woodford County Judge/Executive · November 3, 2026

In office now

James Kay is the County Judge/Executive. James Kay's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

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.

2 candidates ran for Woodford County Judge/Executive in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Where they stand

We place candidates only from a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors) or from enough of their own statements on policy, and we haven't found either for James Kay that we can reliably source yet.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for James Kay yet.

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Funding

$116K raised, $200 from small donors.

Largest donors	Amount
Elizabeth Jones	$3,500
Woodford County Democratic Party	$3,000
Ouita Michel	$3,000
Chester Blackey	$3,000
Maegan Nicholson	$2,826
James Nicholson	$2,826
Tracy Farmer	$2,500
Bruce Brown	$2,500

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-19.

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Quick answers

What party is James Kay?: James Kay is running as a Democrat.
What does the Woodford County Judge/Executive seat 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 is James Kay running against?: Michael Duckworth, for Woodford County Judge/Executive.
How much money has James Kay raised?: $116K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for James Kay?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare James Kay's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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