Campbell County, Kentucky

Campbell County Commissioner, 1st District

One candidate is tracked for Campbell County Commissioner, 1st District on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Brian Painter. Candidate information follows official Campbell County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Brian Painter, the incumbent, won the May 19, 2026 Republican primary over Dave Fischer and is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the county clerk's official candidate filings list.

What this office does

County commissioner. The county board is the county's legislative and, in most states, executive body. Commissioners adopt the county budget and property tax rate, oversee roads, the jail, public health, planning and zoning in unincorporated areas, and appoint or confirm department heads. In counties with an elected county executive or judge, the board's role is mainly the budget and ordinances.

This race. The sitting officeholder, Brian Painter, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Brian Painter

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

Continue reducing the county tax rate
Expand fiber internet and water system infrastructure
Support construction of a modern police and emergency services facility

Per the Painter campaign material via LINK nky.

Biography

Brian Painter holds a Bachelor of Science from Northern Kentucky University and a Master of Science from Ohio University, and previously worked on environmental remediation at contaminated sites in 13 states. He owned Vineyard Hardwoods, a small business he operated from 2003 to 2017. Painter first took office as the District 1 commissioner in 2010 and is seeking reelection. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Campbell County Commissioner, 1st District in 2026?

When is the Campbell County Commissioner, 1st District election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Campbell County and state election office filings, last verified October 3, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Brian Painter, full profile Official Kentucky election office