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Nonpartisan race. The ballot lists 'Vote for One' for Mayor, City of Harlan, and 'Vote for up to Seven' for City Council, City of Harlan, on the nonpartisan city ballot.

Harlan City Council · Nov 3, 2026

Dave
McCarthy

Dave McCarthy, the incumbent, is running for Harlan City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 7 seats.

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Background

About: Harlan City Council member who joined the council in January 2025.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Party: Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026

On the record: Dave McCarthy

2 sourced

01Downtown buildings1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Seconded the motion to accept the $17,100 bid from Harlan County Impact Building LLC for the Creech Building (June 2025).
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Jun 27, 2025 Link

02Past elections1 sourced position

Ran for Harlan City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · Nov 5, 2024 Link

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