Falmouth Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Sebastian
Ernst
Sebastian Ernst is running for mayor of Falmouth in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Rick Mineer.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Sebastian ErnstYou’re reading
- 02Rick Mineer
Background
- About
- U.S. Marine Corps veteran who started All-American Restoration, a remodeling company in downtown Falmouth.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026 Rick Mineer and Sebastian Ernst both sought the Republican nomination for Pendleton County judge executive in the May 19, 2026 primary. Falmouth Outlook · Apr 14, 2026City issues often split differently from national party lines. Compare their positions.
Rick Mineer and Sebastian Ernst both sought the Republican nomination for Pendleton County judge executive in the May 19, 2026 primary. Falmouth Outlook · Apr 14, 2026
On the record: Sebastian Ernst
6 sourced01Utility rates1 sourced position
From his 2022 mayoral candidate Q&A in the Falmouth Outlook
Said in 2022 that Falmouth's electric rates were too high and that he would work to get residents a better deal.
Falmouth electric rates are nearly 40 percent higher than Bluegrass Energy.”
Own statementFalmouth Outlook · Sep 29, 2022Link
02Water system1 sourced position
From his 2022 mayoral candidate Q&A in the Falmouth Outlook
Said in 2022 that the city was losing a large share of its treated water to leaks and needed funding and staff to fix it.
We also have upwards of 30 percent water loss every month”
Own statementFalmouth Outlook · Sep 29, 2022Link
03Public safety1 sourced position
From his 2022 mayoral candidate Q&A in the Falmouth Outlook
Said in 2022 that the police department needs more support and proposed working with the county on more Sheriff's Department funding to free up city funds.
I think our Police Department needs more support.”
Own statementFalmouth Outlook · Sep 29, 2022Link
04Parks1 sourced position
From his 2022 mayoral candidate Q&A in the Falmouth Outlook
Said in 2022 that he wanted to build a splash pad at Veterans Park.
I would like to build a splash pad for our children where Veterans Park is.”
Own statementFalmouth Outlook · Sep 29, 2022Link
05Fire service1 sourced position
As reported by the Falmouth Outlook; not a direct quote
Said at an April 2026 judge-executive debate that he had proposed a single fire district years ago.
Forum answerFalmouth Outlook · Apr 14, 2026Link
06Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Pendleton County sample ballot for Mayor, City of Falmouth, in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Own statementKentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026Link
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Official records about Sebastian Ernst
Removed from office as Mayor of Falmouth by the City Council (all six members present voted aye, January 2024).
Public recordCity of Falmouth · Jan 2, 2024
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