Grayson Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Derrick
McKinney

Derrick McKinney is running for mayor of Grayson in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Troy Combs.

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Nov 3Election Day

The race · Mayor

About: Carter County Magistrate for District 2 and a lineman in Carter County for 25 years. Small business owner.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Campaign website: derrickmckinney.com

4 sourced

01Sports park1 sourced position

quoted by the Carter County Times
Said he wants the Grayson Sports Park completed within his first year as mayor, using funds he said are sitting unused.
I want it completed within the first year of being elected.”
Own statementCarter County Times · May 13, 2026 Link

02City pool1 sourced position

quoted by the Carter County Times
Said he would like to see the city pool return for Grayson's children.
I’d like to see the city pool back for our kids”
Own statementCarter County Times · May 13, 2026 Link

03Small business1 sourced position

as reported by the Carter County Times; not a direct quote
Said he is running for mayor because he wants a change for Grayson and more for its small businesses.
Own statementCarter County Times · May 13, 2026 Link

04Campaign priorities1 sourced position

Lists reliable city services, small business and opportunity, and planning for infrastructure, public spaces and responsible growth as his priorities.
Own statementDerrick McKinney for Mayor of Grayson Link

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