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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Corbin Mayor & City Commission Election 2026

5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide choose the mayor and up to four city commissioners; the top four commission vote-getters win seats.

In-person no-excuse early voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01City budget and taxes3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn July 2026 the commission adopted a 2026-27 budget with about $16.56 million in General Fund resources and a 3% raise for city employees.

What's on the tableNext year's budget, property tax rates and city pay.

02Annexation and the Walmart property3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the commission moved to annex the Walmart property on South Stewart Road into the city, and Corbin police now answer calls there.

What's on the tableWhether to bring more property into the city limits, and how to serve it.

03The Arena and Corbin Center2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe 2026-27 budget sets aside about $3.53 million for the Corbin Center special project and $3.46 million for arena operations.

What's on the tableHow much the city spends on The Arena and the Corbin Center project.

04Carnegie Center restoration2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Carnegie Center of Corbin has asked the city for help finishing the old Carnegie Library, and the commission had city staff look into grants.

What's on the tableWhether and how the city helps pay to restore the Carnegie building.

05Rotary Park3 sourced facts

Where it standsPart of the rubberized playground surface at Rotary Park needs replacing, and the city has security cameras in the park.

What's on the tableWhat to replace the playground surface with, and how to deal with overnight activity in the park.

2 notes on these statements

Six candidates are running for four City Commission seats; all four incumbent commissioners are seeking re-election. The News Journal · Jul 29, 2026

Michael Vito filed for City Commission but withdrew in July 2026 and is not on the ballot. The News Journal · Jul 29, 2026

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    The seat math

    0 stay (not up this year): 5 on this ballot

    5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

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