George P. Bray

Background

Bray is Paducah’s mayor and is running for McCracken County Judge/Executive as an independent. In his 2026 interview, he described a prior career as a business leader and said he had been mayor for six years.

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

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Transparency and teamwork

  He said his priorities include greater county-government transparency and more teamwork among the judge/executive, commissioners and constitutional officers.

  WKMS — 2026 McCracken County Judge-Executive general election

• Growth and housing

  He said county leaders should plan for anticipated growth, including infrastructure, schools, services and housing, and that county government should help enable and guide housing development.

  WKMS — 2026 McCracken County Judge-Executive general election

• Rural quality of life

  He said county leadership should manage growth while preserving the quality of life of residents living outside Paducah’s city limits.

  WKMS — 2026 McCracken County Judge-Executive general election