Madisonville Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Kevin
Cotton
Kevin Cotton, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Madisonville in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Jacob Adams.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Jacob Adams
- 02Kevin CottonYou’re reading
Background
- About
- Madisonville mayor since 2019 and former business owner, firefighter, fire marshal and EMT.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. The Messenger
On the record: Kevin Cotton
2 sourced01City budget1 sourced position
Presented the 2026-2027 city budget address to the City Council (May 2026).
Own statementMadisonville City Council minutes, May 11, 2026 · May 11, 2026Link
02Flags at I-69 exits1 sourced position
as reported by The Messenger
Said the city was identifying locations for the two large flags, which involve city, state and private property.
We are currently identifying the location for those flags, due to their size,”
Own statementThe MessengerLink
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