Chet Hand
Republican
Chet Hand is a Boone County Commissioner and a homestead farmer in Walton with an executive leadership background in the private sector, per his campaign site. He won over 14-year incumbent Judge/Executive Gary Moore in the May 19, 2026 Republican primary, per WVXU's report of official Boone County results, and faces no Democratic or independent opponent on the November ballot.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Fiscal responsibility: zero-based budgeting and lower taxes while cutting wasteful spending
- Responsible growth management as the county expands
- Transparency and accountability in county government decisions
Source: candidate campaign site.
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