Hopkinsville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Markeeta Oldham Wilkerson
Candidate for Mayor
Markeeta Oldham Wilkerson is running for mayor of Hopkinsville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Russ Guffey and Desaepa Vansauwa.
Online mail-in absentee request portal closes (11:59 p.m.) · Tue, Oct 20, 2026
Democratic nominee for Hopkinsville mayor.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Democratic
Where Markeeta Oldham Wilkerson stands: positions on the record
Homelessness1 sourced position
at the October 1, 2026 League of Women Voters forum, as reported by Christian County Now
Proposed wraparound services, including mental health support, for unhoused residents.
“wrap our arms around those people”
Forum answerChristian County Now
Flock cameras1 sourced position
as reported by Christian County Now; not a direct quote
Raised concerns about Flock cameras, including that police may grow dependent on them, and said other resources could help police.
Forum answerChristian County Now
Data centers1 sourced position
as reported by Christian County Now; not a direct quote
Questioned why data centers are proposed where they are and what residents would receive in return, and asked about long-term effects.
Forum answerChristian County Now
City budget1 sourced position
at the October 1, 2026 League of Women Voters forum, as reported by Christian County Now
Said she would not cut existing programs and would look for ways to move or find money for services such as the Boys & Girls Club and the library.
“If anything, I would find ways to get more money”
Forum answerChristian County Now
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