Where Owensboro candidates stand on jobs and the economy
10 sourced statements in 8 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
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U.S. House, 2nd Congressional District
- S. Brett Guthrie (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Megan Wingfield (Democratic Party)
Working families: Her campaign says she is fighting for working families, affordable healthcare, and a fair opportunity for every Kentucky family. (Megan Wingfield for Congress)
- Thomas A. Loecken (Independent)
No public statement found in our sources.
State Senate, District 8
- Gary M. Boswell (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Vicki Quisenberry (Democratic Party)
Economic development: She lists exploring creative options to boost economic development as a top issue. (Vicki Quisenberry campaign — Issues)
- Ary M. Boswell (Republican Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
State House, District 7
- Suzanne Miles (Republican Party, incumbent)
Local economy: She supports a strong local economy and says she is focused on bringing jobs to Owensboro and keeping them there. (Suzanne Miles for State Representative, 2026 campaign website)
- Laurie C. Campbell (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
State House, District 13
- D. J. Johnson (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Rhondalyn Randolph (Democratic Party)
Jobs and opportunity: She supports workforce training, skilled trades, small-business growth, and investment in economic opportunity for Owensboro and Western Kentucky. (Rhondalyn Randolph campaign — Issues)
County Judge/Executive
- Charlie Castlen (Republican Party, incumbent)
Jobs and development: He says he would continue recruiting employers and keep corridor zoning workable for businesses seeking to expand. (Charlie Castlen campaign website)
- William "Rod" Kuegel Jr. (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Williarn "Rod" Kuegel Jr (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
County Commissioner, Eastern District
- Joe Hagan (Republican Party, incumbent)
Thoughtful growth: He says he is focused on thoughtful growth so future generations can thrive in Daviess County. (Joe Hagan campaign website)
- Sagan Storm (Democratic Party)
Economic opportunity: She says everyone should be able to find well-paying jobs that interest and excite them. (Sagan Storm for County Commissioner)
City Commissioners, City of Owensboro (vote for up to four)
- John Ross Martin (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Tyler Goad (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Jeff Sanford (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Bob Glenn (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
Jobs and business: Glenn says he supports expanding local career opportunities and continued business development, including bringing new and expanded businesses to the Massie industrial park. (Bob Glenn for Owensboro City Commission)
- Curtis Maglinger (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Pamela L. Smith-Wright (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Steve Johnson (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Sharon Gail Nesmith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
State House, District 14
- Wes Pate (Republican Party, incumbent)
Jobs and opportunity: He supports local jobs and skilled trades and says he is committed to local opportunity in Ohio, Hancock, and Daviess Counties. (Wes Pate campaign)
- Donna Haynes (Democratic Party)
Jobs and wages: Her campaign platform lists jobs and livable wages, affordable health care and child care, stronger protections for children, quality public education, and strengthening Medicare and Social Security. (Donna Haynes for Kentucky House of Representative District 14)