Jamie Bewley Byrd
County Judge/Executive, Barren · Republican · Kentucky
Where they are running
Where they stand
Economic development: Byrd supports creating a business environment with lower taxes, limited burdensome government regulation, and respect for private property rights.
Government-business relations: Byrd believes government should work as a partner with landowners, workers, and businesses rather than as an obstacle.
Jobs: Byrd supports workforce training and efforts to attract higher-paying jobs to strengthen the local economy.
In the news
Kentucky counties face rising jail costs as state funding shrinks (wbko.com, Aug 13, 2026)
Barren County drive-in theater and amphitheater project moves toward construction bids, private investor search (wbko.com, Jul 14, 2026)
Barren County placed under a burn ban (wbko.com, Aug 28, 2025)