What political party is Jason Wayne Childers?

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

Jason Wayne
Childers

Jason Wayne Childers, 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: Operator of the Hog Heaven Pit BBQ food truck, appointed to the Harlan City Council in May 2026.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Party: Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026

Justin Luttrell resigned from the council in April 2026 after moving outside city limits; the council appointed Jason Wayne Childers to finish his term. Harlan Enterprise · May 13, 2026

On the record: Jason Wayne Childers

3 sourced

01Council appointment1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise; not a direct quote
Appointed by a unanimous council vote in May 2026 to finish Justin Luttrell's term; he served a previous council term from 2022 to 2024.
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · May 13, 2026 Link

02Goals1 sourced position

as reported by the Harlan Enterprise
Said after taking the oath that he wants Harlan to grow and offer opportunities that bring children back to raise families.
I want to see Harlan flourish into a place where opportunities exist for our children to want to return home and raise their families.”
Own statementHarlan Enterprise · May 13, 2026 Link

03Past elections1 sourced position

Ran for Harlan City Council in 2024 (lost).
Own statementKentucky State Board of Elections · Nov 5, 2024 Link

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