Rob Rothenburger
Republican · Kentucky · 2026Running for Shelby County Judge/Executive, Kentucky
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Updating the county's comprehensive land use plan to manage growth while protecting farmland, per Sentinel-News
- Improving the county's road system and ensuring adequate staffing and equipment for emergency services, per Sentinel-News
- Expanding parks and recreation access, particularly for residents in the eastern part of the county, per Sentinel-News
Rob Rothenburger is a Republican candidate for Shelby County Judge Executive. Rothenburger previously served as Shelby County Judge Executive for 14 years and as a state representative for two terms, and also served as fire chief for the city of Shelbyville and holds a Kentucky paramedic license, according to the Sentinel-News. Rothenburger's campaign has focused on updating the county's land use plan, improving roads, supporting emergency services staffing, and expanding parks and recreation access, per the Sentinel-News. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
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