Republican Cathy Hudson Flaig is running for reelection to the Boone County Commission District 1 seat in the Nov. 3 general election. She faces Democrat Debra Waller.

Flaig, a lifelong Boone County resident who lives in District 1, said she will bring "the life experience that the citizens of Boone County deserve as their County Commissioner" as a spouse, parent and businesswoman, according to her campaign Facebook page.

Candidate information

  • Party: Republican
  • Office sought: Boone County Commission, District 1
  • Residence: District 1, Boone County
  • Education: High school diploma, Boone County High School
  • Occupation: Co-owner, Flaig Welding

Experience and public service

Flaig has served two stints as District 1 commissioner, according to BallotReady election data. She first held the seat from 1998 to 2010. She was elected again in 2015 and has served since then.

On the issues

Flaig did not provide responses to policy questions for this profile. Voters can contact her campaign through her Facebook page.


This profile is part of the Florence-Union Journal's 2026 election coverage. Candidate information is drawn from public records, BallotReady election data and the candidate's own statements. The Journal invited candidates to respond to a questionnaire about their priorities and policy positions.