What political party is Wilma Barnes?

Nonpartisan race. The ballot lists 'Vote for One' for Mayor, City of Barbourville, and 'Vote for Six' for City Council, City of Barbourville, on a nonpartisan city ballot.

Barbourville City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Wilma
Barnes

Wilma Barnes, the incumbent, is running for Barbourville City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 7 candidates are running for 6 seats.

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Background

About: Member of the Barbourville City Council.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Party: Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026

On the record: Wilma Barnes

3 sourced

01City-owned house1 sourced position

as reported by The Times-Tribune
Said the city should rent out the house it bought next to City Hall, then have the money to tear it down later.
I say rent it. If you rent it for a few years, put it back, and then you'd have the money to tear it down”
Own statementThe Times-Tribune (via Yahoo News) · Feb 13, 2026 Link

02Past elections2 sourced positions

Ran for Barbourville City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementKentucky State Board of Elections · Nov 5, 2024 Link
Ran for Barbourville City Council in 2022 (won).
Own statementKentucky State Board of Elections · Nov 8, 2022 Link

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