Franklin County, Kentucky

Franklin County Judge/Executive

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One candidate is tracked for Franklin County Judge/Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Michael Mueller. Candidate information follows official Franklin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Michael Mueller filed for the Democratic nomination and faced no primary opponent, per the Franklin County Clerk's candidate filings. The only Republican filer, Brennan Lippert, withdrew his candidacy, per the same filings. Mueller is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot.

Michael Mueller

Democratic

Mueller has served as Franklin County Judge/Executive since beginning his first term in January 2023, after previously representing the third district as magistrate, per Franklin County government official site. Mueller attended the University of Maryland School of Horticulture, served as vice president of Kentucky's largest nursery, and has served on the American Red Cross Board of Directors and the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce, per Franklin County government official site. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Candidate roster from official Franklin County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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