FAYETTE COUNTY NOW HAS A CONTESTED RACE FOR COUNTY JUDGE

  

Fayette County will now have a contested race for County Judge in the March 2026 Republican Primary.

Flatonia City Councilman Josh Homan has filed his candidacy in the race to see who will take over for Judge Dan Mueller.

Mueller had previously announced that he will not be seeking re-election.

Homan is a military veteran that served in the U.S. Army as a helicopter pilot, and rose to the rank of Captain.

He was elected to the Flatonia City Council in 2024, and is scheduled to finish his first term in 2026.

In a Facebook post, Homan said:

"Fayette County is at a crossroads. With our unique geography and idyllic appeal, we face many challenges, some favorable and some less so. As the wheel of progress turns, our elected officials must identify, understand, and address challenges to ensure this community flourishes while safeguarding the character and charm we all love.

Fayette County needs a leader with a cool head and a fair hand. We need a Judge with an external perspective rather than a view from within.

That's why today, I am proud to officially announce my candidacy for Fayette County Judge."

Our campaign is about bringing citizens together, preserving what makes this county great, maximizing our community's talents and resources, and ensuring good governance for all people.

Homan will be opposed by Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever, who has also filed for the County Judge’s Office.

The deadline for the filing period for the March Primary is Monday, December 8.