Hartford Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Beau
Wright
Beau Wright, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Hartford in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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- Mayor of Hartford who has served in the Hartford Fire Department for more than 20 years.
Beau Wright is the only named candidate for Mayor of Hartford on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Beau Wright
5 sourced01Fire department1 sourced position
Called the city's new part-time paid firefighter coverage, approved in the 2026-2027 budget, a practical, sustainable step forward (July 2026).
This is a practical, sustainable step forward.”
Own statementCity of Hartford · Jul 12, 2026Link
02License plate cameras1 sourced position
joint statement by Police Chief Roger York and Mayor Beau Wright, as published by WNKY News 40
Joined Police Chief Roger York in a joint statement ending the city's preliminary plan with Flock Safety for license plate reading cameras (August 2026).
We never want our citizens to feel uncomfortable traveling through their own hometown or to believe/feel that their privacy or freedoms are being compromised.”
Own statementWNKY News 40 · Aug 17, 2026Link
03Downtown events1 sourced position
Announced the Heart of Hartford Micro-Grant Program, offering local businesses up to $1,000 to host new community events (April 2026).
this program is about supporting small, creative efforts that bring people together and highlight the strength and resilience of Hartford’s business community”
Own statementCity of Hartford · Apr 14, 2026Link
04Streets1 sourced position
Called the Oakwood Drive blacktopping and widening project an investment in safer and more efficient roadways (July 2026).
This project is an investment in safer and more efficient roadways.”
Own statementCity of Hartford · Jul 14, 2026Link
05Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Mayor of Hartford in 2022 (won).
Own statementKentucky State Board of Elections · Nov 8, 2022Link
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