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Madisonville City Council Ward 1 · Nov 3, 2026

Misty
Cavanaugh

Misty Cavanaugh, the incumbent, is running for Madisonville City Council Ward 1 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John S. Dunning.

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The race · City Council Ward 1

01Misty CavanaughYou’re reading
02John S. Dunning

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Background

About: Ward 1 member of the Madisonville City Council who works at Pace Analytical, per her 2024 candidate statement.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Party: Nonpartisan race. The Messenger

On the record: Misty Cavanaugh

5 sourced

01Flags at I-69 exits1 sourced position

Voted no on up to $125,000 for two large American flags at two city exits, contingent on remaining funds being raised (passed 3-2, September 2026).
Council voteMadisonville City Council minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026 Link How the council voted

02Tourism fund spending1 sourced position

Voted no on $500,000 for 4th Fest and Praise in Park (passed 4-1, September 2026).
Council voteMadisonville City Council minutes, September 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026 Link How the council voted

03City budget1 sourced position

Voted yes on the 2026-2027 city budget on second reading (passed 5-0, June 2026).
Council voteMadisonville City Council minutes, June 1, 2026 · Jun 1, 2026 Link How the council voted

04Housing1 sourced position

2024 candidate Q&A, The Messenger
Said incentives are needed for housing developers, including for blighted properties in older neighborhoods.
For housing, incentives are needed for developers.”
Own statementThe Messenger Link

05Public transportation1 sourced position

2024 candidate Q&A, The Messenger
Said pursuing public transportation is key to aiding often overlooked parts of the population.
Pursuing some kind of public transportation is key to aiding often overlooked parts of our population.”
Own statementThe Messenger Link

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