Lancaster Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Michael
Gaffney
Michael Gaffney, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Lancaster in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Marshall Norton.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Michael GaffneyYou’re reading
- 02Marshall Norton
Background
- About
- Mayor of Lancaster, in office since January 2023.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
On the record: Michael Gaffney
3 sourced01City finances1 sourced position
Reported that the city ended the fiscal year of June 30, 2025 with a $55,000 surplus, after a deficit of over $225,000 in fiscal year 2023.
I am elated to report we ended with a surplus of $55,000 across those same departments”
Own statementCity of Lancaster · Aug 14, 2025Link
02Surplus property1 sourced position
Recommended declaring the city property at 99 Haselden Heights as surplus property (June 2026).
Own statementCity of Lancaster · Jun 1, 2026Link
03Past service1 sourced position
Was appointed to the Lancaster City Council in March 2018 to fill a vacancy.
Own statementKentucky Secretary of State Land OfficeLink
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