Where Bowling Green candidates stand on taxes and spending
7 sourced statements in 6 races. Every candidate in each race is listed, including those with nothing on record. Nobody is scored or ranked.
U.S. Senate
- Andy Barr (Republican Party)
Tax policy: His campaign lists tax cuts among his current priorities. (Andy Barr for Senate — Issues)
- Charles Booker (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Christopher Campbell (Kentucky Party)
Military spending: Campbell says he would push for a major cut in the military budget and an immediate moratorium on military aid to foreign governments. (Christopher Campbell for Senate — Platform)
U.S. House, District 2
- S. Brett Guthrie (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Megan Wingfield (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Thomas A. Loecken (Independent)
Federal spending: He says government should cut spending to reduce the national debt. He lists reducing or stopping spending on foreign wars and increasing audits of government officials, contractor agreements and federal spending among his priorities. (iVoter Guide candidate questionnaire)
State House, District 17
- Robert B. Duvall (Republican Party, incumbent)
Taxes and growth: He supports a pro-growth tax system intended to reduce the burden on working families and businesses. (Dr. Robert Duvall for State Representative — Issues)
State House, District 19
- Michael Lee Meredith (Republican Party, incumbent)
Taxes and business: His campaign lists eliminating the state income tax and protecting small businesses from burdensome regulations among its priorities. (What's on the Ballot in Bowling Green: November 3, 2026 Election)
Magistrate, District 4
- Rex A. McWhorter (Republican Party, incumbent)
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)
- Megan Bailey (Democratic Party)
No public statement found in our sources.
Magistrate, District 5
- Eric D. Aldridge (Republican Party, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
- Tony Nelson (Independent)
Budget priorities: He says county budget decisions should be practical and responsible and should benefit the whole community. (Tony Nelson for Magistrate – District 5)