Trigg County Judge-Executive Stan Humphries announced Friday his intent to run for another term — continuing what he hopes is an extended career in local and regional government.
Returning to this familiar role in 2022 after a successful tenure in the Kentucky Senate, Humphries told the News Edge Monday that “a lot of thought and prayer” went into the decision of once again inking the ballot.
After a careful review of what the last four years entailed, with thought of what the next four years might bring, Humphries feels like it’s the right decision.
While the completion of a new I-24 Business Park speculation building and a new Trigg County Recreation Complex concession stand, as well as the recent acquisition of a $3 million grant for a new Trigg County Hospital ambulance shack, shine as proud accomplishments over the last 48 months, Humphries said much remains to be done.
This includes:
+ A continued positive trend for economic and tourism growth
+ The selling, and refitting, of the spec building with a critical business
+ And the continued lowering of tax rates
Humphries said he would also like to see the fiber buildout through Pennyrile Electric and Hopkinsville Electric Systems, as well as the further development of plans to build a new Trigg County Rescue facility.
Furthermore and personally, Humphries said he isn’t looking too far ahead.
Though he’s not sure when his last days in office will be, or if this is his final run, he does know he has to campaign leading up to the May 2026 primary, because Trigg County’s Sam Carter is also on the ballot for judge-executive as a Republican, and others may join the fray before the January filing deadline.
Humphries is one of 17 Cadiz and Trigg County residents currently listed for the 2026 election.
