Albany Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
James F.
Bray
James F. Bray, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Albany in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Randy Speck.
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The race · Mayor
- 01James F. BrayYou’re reading
- 02Randy Speck
Background
- About
- Mayor of Albany, elected in November 2024 to finish the unexpired term of Steve Lawson.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
The City Council appointed James F. Bray mayor in January 2024 after Mayor Steve Lawson resigned, citing health issues. Clinton County News · Jan 4, 2024
On the record: James F. Bray
6 sourced01Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Albany in 2024 to finish an unexpired term (won, 603 to 272).
Own statementClinton County News · Nov 7, 2024Link
02Council pay1 sourced position
as reported by the Clinton County News; not a direct quote
Recommended raising council members' pay by $150 a month starting in January 2027, saying it would encourage more people to run (March 2025).
Own statementClinton County News · Mar 12, 2025Link
03Water bills1 sourced position
Said a possible rise in some water bills from new meters was not an increase anyone had voted on (June 2025).
This is not an increase anyone has voted on”
Own statementClinton County News · Jun 11, 2025Link
04Water billing1 sourced position
Said the city needs ID from some water customers, and apologized for not fully explaining the request for Social Security numbers (June 2026).
we need some customers’ ID”
Own statementClinton County News · Jun 10, 2026Link
05Water treatment plant2 sourced positions
Said a new water treatment plant is coming soon and will have a great impact on the community (June 2026).
We are going to have a new water treatment plant soon, and it will have a great impact on the community.”
Own statementClinton County News · Jun 10, 2026Link
as reported by the Clinton County News; not a direct quote
Announced a $24.8 million state award, bringing funds for the new water treatment plant to $55.8 million (September 2026).
Own statementClinton County News · Sep 10, 2026Link
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