Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Greenville Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 9 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

How to vote · 11 days left

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The candidates

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

Voters citywide choose one mayor and may vote for up to six City Council candidates; the top six vote-getters win.

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

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What the next council decides

01Golf carts and low-speed vehicles3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council amended the city's rules for low-speed vehicles, including golf carts that meet state safety requirements.

What's on the tableWhich streets these vehicles may use, and the permit, hours and fine rules that apply.

02Street-legal special purpose vehicles3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn September 2025 the council adopted an ordinance letting street-legal special purpose vehicles use some city roads, under a 2025 state law.

What's on the tableWhich roads these vehicles may use and what equipment, hours and penalties apply.

03New mayor and council members4 sourced facts

Where it standsMayor Ed DeArmond is not on the 2026 ballot, and two current council members are not running for City Council, so the next council will include new members.

What's on the tableHow the new mayor and council set city priorities together.

1 note on these statements

Eight candidates are on the ballot for six Greenville City Council seats, and Tommy Watkins is the only candidate on the ballot for mayor. Kentucky Secretary of State

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  1. 1. Should permitted golf carts and other low-speed vehicles be allowed on approved city streets?

  2. 2. Should street-legal special purpose vehicles be allowed on approved city roads?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted2 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 6 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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