Rex A. McWhorter

Background

McWhorter says he moved to Bowling Green in 1969 and graduated from Western Kentucky University in 1973 with an agriculture degree. His campaign site says he has served as Fourth District magistrate and describes a career in banking, agricultural finance, and mortgage lending before retiring in 2021.

Sources: Rex McWhorter campaign website, SOKY Happenings

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Taxes and budget

  McWhorter says his goal as magistrate is to protect taxpayers’ money and residents’ property. He cites balancing the budget each year and lowering taxes in nine of his 11 years on Fiscal Court.

  SOKY Happenings

• Workforce development

  His campaign lists support for workforce development as part of its record on economic growth.

  Rex McWhorter campaign website

• Managing growth

  McWhorter says Warren County’s growth requires experienced leadership to manage it.

  SOKY Happenings