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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Louisa Mayor Election 2026

1 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 2 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters citywide choose one mayor from two candidates. The six City Council candidates are unopposed for six seats.

In-person no-excuse absentee voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01New emergency response center4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council approved a new state CDBG contract to combine funds and build a new emergency communications and response center.

What's on the tableThe next mayor and council will oversee building the new police and fire facility and paying the city's share.

02New sewer plant2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city plans a new wastewater treatment plant, but Mayor Harold Slone said in April 2026 that its $5 million FEMA award was stalled.

What's on the tableHow the city moves ahead on the new sewer plant and pays for it if federal funds stay delayed.

03Lead water lines1 sourced fact

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council approved applying for a state drinking water revolving fund loan for lead lines in the city.

What's on the tableWhether the city takes on the loan and how lead lines get replaced.

04Streets and drainage3 sourced facts

Where it standsMayor Harold Slone said in August 2026 that the Pike Street project was 90% complete and had gone over budget.

What's on the tableWhich street, sidewalk and drainage repairs come next and how to pay for them.

05City finances3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council passed the 2026-2027 city budget in June 2026, after a clean audit for fiscal year 2024-25.

What's on the tableHow the next mayor and council balance rising utility costs with new projects.

2 notes on these statements

The City Council contest has six candidates for six seats: Kala Robinson, Sheryl L. Wellman, Robert "Joey" McClanahan, Sheila Thompson Holt, Caleb Farley and Coty Roe. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026

The Big Sandy News reported that incumbent Harold Slone and Corey Vanhoose filed for mayor. The Big Sandy News · Jun 3, 2026

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  1. 1. How should Louisa house its police and fire services?

Seat the councilSeat the Council →Pick a winner for each open seat and see where the resulting council stands on each issue.On the recordHow the council voted7 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

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The seat math

6 stay (not up this year): Caleb Farley, Sheila Thompson Holt, Robert "Joey" McClanahan, Kala Robinson, Coty Roe, Sheryl L. Wellman1 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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