General-election interview · fall 2026
— 2026 Hardin County Race —
Judge/ Executive
The County Judge/Executive is the county’s chief executive — leading Fiscal Court, the county budget, and day-to-day operations. Both nominees were unopposed in their primaries and advance to the November 3 general election.
Disclosure. Hardin Local’s creator, Phil Taul, is the son of Republican candidate Keith Taul. Hardin Local is committed to even-handed coverage of this race: both candidates receive the same format, the same questions, and the same airtime, and this relationship is disclosed whenever the race is covered.
November 3 General Election
Keith Taul (R) vs J.J. Duvall (D)General-election interview · fall 2026