Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Jeffersonville Mayor & City Commission Election 2026
5 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 11 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check
How to vote · 11 days left
In-person no-excuse absentee voting begins (Oct 29): the election office's noticeThese links go to official state and county election sites. Hours and rules differ by state; your election office has the final word.
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Mayor
1 seatCity Commissioner
Vote for up to 4- Greg ArnettIncumbentJeffersonville City Commissioner, listed in the state's city directory.2sourced
- Timothy CampbellCandidate for Jeffersonville City Commission.1sourced
- Joshua "Josh" CentersCandidate for Jeffersonville City Commission.1sourced
- Robbie DavisIncumbentJeffersonville City Commissioner, listed by the Montgomery County Fiscal Court.1sourced
- Scott FriendCandidate for Jeffersonville City Commission.1sourced
- Ryan HurtIncumbentJeffersonville City Commissioner, listed in the state's city directory.2sourced
- Steven OsborneCandidate for Jeffersonville City Commission.1sourced
Voters choose one Mayor and may vote for up to four City Commissioners; the four with the most votes 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
01Electric utility franchise3 sourced facts
Where it standsIn April 2026 the state Public Service Commission authorized Clark Energy Cooperative to apply for and obtain the electric utility franchise for the city of Jeffersonville.
What's on the tableWhether and on what terms the city awards its electric franchise, including any franchise fee.
- Clark Energy filed its application on August 21, 2025, seeking authorization to bid on a franchise to serve the city of Jeffersonville. Kentucky Public Service Commission · Apr 21, 2026
- The proposed franchise agreement lets the city assess a franchise fee of 3 percent of gross receipts from Clark Energy's electric sales within the city, but only if the Commission authorizes Clark Energy to include the fee in rates. Kentucky Public Service Commission · Apr 21, 2026
- The Commission found Clark Energy is currently the only utility authorized to serve the area and is serving customers there. Kentucky Public Service Commission · Apr 21, 2026
02City taxes and revenue2 sourced facts
Where it standsThe state's 2025 property tax rate book lists a city property tax rate of zero for Jeffersonville.
What's on the tableHow the city raises the money to run city government, including whether to change its taxes.
- The rate book notes that the cities of Camargo and Jeffersonville tax bank deposits only. Kentucky Department of Revenue · Jan 1, 2025
- The commission must by ordinance provide for sufficient revenue to operate city government and appropriate the funds in a budget. Kentucky Revised Statutes 83A.140
03Running city departments4 sourced facts
Where it standsUnder state law for commission-plan cities, the commission supervises all departments of city government.
What's on the tableWhich commissioner oversees each department, and whether to hand overall supervision to a city administrative officer.
- At its first regular meeting each year the commission designates the commission member to have superintendence over each department. Kentucky Revised Statutes 83A.140
- The commission may delegate overall supervision of any or all departments to a city administrative officer. Kentucky Revised Statutes 83A.140
- The commission designates one city commissioner to serve as mayor pro tem. Kentucky Revised Statutes 83A.140
- The commission must report to the public on the condition and needs of the city government not less than annually. Kentucky Revised Statutes 83A.140
1 note on these statements
Current Mayor Steve Barnes did not file for reelection. The Mt. Sterling Advocate · Jun 5, 2026
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Key dates
- Voter registration deadlineKentucky State Board of ElectionsOct 5, 2026
- Online mail-in absentee ballot request portal closesKentucky State Board of ElectionsOct 20, 2026
- In-person no-excuse absentee voting begins (through Oct. 31)Kentucky State Board of ElectionsOct 29, 2026
- Election Day (polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.)Kentucky State Board of ElectionsNov 3, 2026
The seat math
0 stay (not up this year): 5 on this ballot
5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.
- The ballot lists 'Vote for One' for Mayor and 'Vote for up to Four' for City Commissioners, City of Jeffersonville. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
- Jeffersonville has a commission form of government. Kentucky Department for Local Government
- In a commission-plan city the mayor presides at all meetings of the commission and may vote in all proceedings. Kentucky Revised Statutes 83A.140
- Regular meetings of the commission are held at least once a month. Kentucky Revised Statutes 83A.140
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