Where Paducah candidates stand on jobs and the economy
7 sourced statements in 7 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. Senate
- Andy Barr (Republican)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Charles Booker (Democratic)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Thomas Michael Murphy (Write-In)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Christopher Campbell (Kentucky)
Workers’ rights: He describes himself as pro-labor and pro-union, supporting safe working conditions, strong benefits, and quality pay. (Christopher Campbell for Senate — Platform)
U.S. House, District 1
- John “Drew” Williams (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
- James R. Comer (Republican Party, incumbent)
Small business: Comer supports lower taxes, affordable energy, and fewer regulations to encourage business investment and job creation. (Congressman James Comer — Issues)
State House, 3rd Representative District
- Randy Bridges (Republican Party, incumbent)
Jobs and workforce: He says he will work to attract investment and create local economic opportunities, including through vocational and workforce education. (Randy Bridges campaign website)
- Michael McVicker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
County Judge/Executive
- Craig Zeiss Clymer (Republican Party, incumbent)
Growth planning: He supports preparing for the anticipated Department of Energy-site-related growth with housing, roads, sewer and other infrastructure, while planning to manage growth safely. (WKMS)
- George P. Bray (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
County Commissioner, 3rd District
- Eddie Jones (Republican Party, incumbent)
Local development: His listed priorities include developing bikeable and walkable neighborhoods, sports tourism, and public-private partnerships for regional economic development. (Eddie Jones campaign website)
Coroner
- Amanda G. Melton (Republican Party, incumbent)
County morgue: Melton is advocating for a dedicated county morgue, saying the region’s growth requires such a facility. (Kentucky Association of Counties)
City Commissioners, City of Paducah (vote for up to four)
- Sandra Wilson
Diversity initiatives: She said she supports diversity initiatives and described the city commission’s unanimous vote condemning the large Confederate flag on Interstate 24, which she said sends visitors the wrong message and may deter business investment. (The Paducah Sun)
- Robert "Buz" Smith
No public statement found in our sources.
- Raynarldo Henderson
No public statement found in our sources.
- Dujuan Thomas
No public statement found in our sources.
- Gerald Watkins
No public statement found in our sources.