Craig Zeiss Clymer

Background

Clymer is the incumbent McCracken County Judge/Executive seeking a third term. In a 2026 interview, he said he had nearly eight years in the office, previously served 23 years as a state judge and worked about nine years as a police officer.

Sources: WKMS — 2026 McCracken County Judge-Executive general election

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Growth planning

  He said a priority is preparing for anticipated growth, including housing and infrastructure such as roads and sewer, while advancing development associated with the Department of Energy site.

  WKMS — 2026 McCracken County Judge-Executive general election

• Project safety

  He said projects should proceed safely and without putting people or the environment at harm.

  WKMS — 2026 McCracken County Judge-Executive general election

• Taxes and infrastructure

  He said new development revenue could allow county taxes to be reduced and that companies should pay their fair share and cover the infrastructure expenses associated with their projects.

  WKMS — 2026 McCracken County Judge-Executive general election