Bardstown Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Dick
Heaton
Dick Heaton, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Bardstown in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Manojkumar J. Patel.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Dick HeatonYou’re reading
- 02Manojkumar J. Patel
Background
- About
- Third-generation owner and dealer principal of Conway Heaton Ford in Bardstown.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Bardstown
Dick Heaton is the incumbent mayor and Manojkumar J. Patel is his challenger. Nelson County Gazette · Sep 30, 2026
On the record: Dick Heaton
2 sourced01Re-election1 sourced position
Filed for re-election in April 2026, saying experienced leadership is needed to see the city's capital projects through.
I believe steady, experienced leadership is essential to see these efforts through”
Own statementNelson County Gazette · Apr 8, 2026Link
02City budget1 sourced position
as reported by the Nelson County Gazette; not a direct quote
Wrote in his letter with the FY2026-27 budget that the city was financially sound.
Own statementNelson County Gazette · Jun 2, 2026Link
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