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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The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
UnopposedCity Council
Vote for up to 6- Regina CurryIncumbentMember of the Greenville City Council.3sourced
- Ethan JessupCandidate for Greenville City Council.1sourced
- Chad L. MahloskyCandidate for Greenville City Council.1sourced
- Ron Roberts1sourced
- Nick SparksIncumbentMember of the Greenville City Council.3sourced
- Raymond WalkerCandidate for Greenville City Council.1sourced
- Wade WaltersIncumbentMember of the Greenville City Council.3sourced
- Marcus WestIncumbentMember of the Greenville City Council.3sourced
Voters citywide choose one mayor and may vote for up to six City Council candidates; the top six vote-getters win.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.
- U.S. Senate
- Andy Barr · Republican Party
- Charles Booker · Democratic Party
- Christopher Campbell · Kentucky Party
- Statewide measures1 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.
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.
- Low-speed vehicles may be operated on Greenville streets with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, on routes approved by the Chief of Police and Street Department Superintendent. City of Greenville · Jun 11, 2026
- Low-speed vehicles may not be operated on city roadways between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM, except for emergency, municipal, utility or law enforcement use. City of Greenville · Jun 11, 2026
- A violation is subject to a fine not exceeding $250 per offense. City of Greenville · Jun 11, 2026
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.
- Senate Bill 63, enacted by the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly, authorized local governments to permit street-legal special purpose vehicles on public highways. City of Greenville · Sep 11, 2025
- These vehicles may operate only on city roads with a posted speed limit of 35 mph or less, on routes approved by the Chief of Police and Street Department Superintendent. City of Greenville · Sep 11, 2025
- Operators must be at least 16 years old and hold a valid Kentucky operator's license. City of Greenville · Sep 11, 2025
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.
- Ed DeArmond is the mayor of Greenville. City of Greenville
- Tommy Watkins is the only candidate on the ballot for Mayor, City of Greenville. Kentucky Secretary of State
- Council members Nathan Brothers and Jeff Travis are not on the 2026 ballot for Greenville City Council. Kentucky Secretary of State
- Jeff Travis is on the 2026 ballot for Muhlenberg County Magistrate, 3rd Magisterial District. Kentucky Secretary of State
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. Should permitted golf carts and other low-speed vehicles be allowed on approved city streets?
2. Should street-legal special purpose vehicles be allowed on approved city roads?
Key dates
- Last day to register or make changes for the general election (4:00 p.m.)Muhlenberg County ClerkOct 5, 2026
- In-person no-excuse early voting beginsMuhlenberg County ClerkOct 29, 2026
- In-person no-excuse early voting endsMuhlenberg County ClerkOct 31, 2026
- Election Day (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.)Muhlenberg County ClerkNov 3, 2026
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.
- The ballot lists 'Vote for up to Six' for City Council, City of Greenville, and 'Vote for One' for Mayor, City of Greenville. Kentucky Secretary of State
- Greenville has a mayor-council form of government. Kentucky Department for Local Government
- The city lists six council members: Nathan Brothers, Regina Curry, Nick Sparks, Jeff Travis, Wade Walters and Marcus West. City of Greenville
- Leslie Cornette is the city administrator. City of Greenville
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