Danville, KYVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Danville Mayor & City Commission Election 2026

5 of 5

council seats up

2 contests

8 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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

Mayor · Unopposed

City Commission · Vote for up to 4

Voters citywide choose the mayor and up to four city commissioners; all five seats on the five-member commission are on the ballot.

3 notes on these statements

James "JH" Atkins is the only candidate on the filings list for Danville mayor. Boyle County Clerk

Seven candidates are on the filings list for the Danville City Commission: Kevin Caudill, James Chandler, Jonah Cline, Stephen P. Ellis, Jennie Hollon, Donna Peek and Steve Southerland. Boyle County Clerk

Jennie Hollon was elected to the Danville City Commission in November 2020. The Advocate-Messenger · Dec 10, 2020

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Match quiz1 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesEconomic development and workforce, Stoneland zone change, Data centersKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

Economic development and workforce

Where it standsCity leaders are working on road access for economic development sites and the commission has heard public comment on economic development.

What's on the tableHow the city funds and supports economic development projects and job training partnerships.

Stoneland zone change

Where it standsThe commission approved the Stoneland, LLC zone change on second reading on August 10, 2026, 4-0 with Commissioner Hollon not present.

What's on the tableHow future zone changes handle road connections between neighboring developments.

Data centers

Where it standsBoyle County has a resolution pausing data center applications, and the Danville commission has heard that Planning & Zoning will hold data center meetings.

What's on the tableHow the city treats data center proposals within Danville.

License plate readers

Where it standsThe commission approved an automated license plate reader policy on July 27, 2026 after tabling it on July 13.

What's on the tableHow the city oversees and amends its license plate reader policy.

Trash and recycling

Where it standsThe city is moving recycling from a mandatory to a voluntary program, with residents signing up for service.

What's on the tableHow the city provides and communicates trash and recycling service.

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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.

  • The Danville Board of Commissions consists of five members, including the Mayor. City of Danville
  • The citizens of Danville elect commissioners to represent the community in its entirety, not any particular district. City of Danville
  • The Commission appoints a City Manager to oversee the daily operations of City Departments. City of Danville
  • The Danville City Commission meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday each month at City Hall at 4:30 p.m. unless otherwise announced. City of Danville

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