One candidate is tracked for Kenton County Judge Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kris A. Knochelmann. Candidate information follows official Kenton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Kris A. Knochelmann (Republican) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Democratic or independent candidate filed, per the Kenton County Clerk's official 2026 General Ballot Draw.
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This race. Every voter in Kenton County votes on this seat. The sitting officeholder, Kris A. Knochelmann, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Republican Incumbent
Kris Knochelmann is the sitting Kenton County Judge/Executive, per the county's official website. A lifelong Kenton County resident with an accounting degree from Xavier University, he co-owns Schneller & Knochelmann Plumbing Heating & Air, a business founded in 1928 with more than 100 employees. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Kenton County Judge Executive in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Kenton County Judge Executive on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Kris A. Knochelmann. Candidate information follows official Kenton County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Kenton County Judge Executive 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 Kenton County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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