Middletown Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
J. Byron
Chapman
J. Byron Chapman, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Middletown in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Allison Kenny and Mark Stigers.
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The race · Mayor
- 01J. Byron ChapmanYou’re reading
- 02Allison Kenny
- 03Mark Stigers
Background
- About
- Mayor of Middletown since 2001, after 12 years as a Middletown city commissioner. He opened his own business, Chapman Heating & Air Conditioning, after working at several engineering firms.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Jefferson County Clerk · Oct 2, 2026
On the record: J. Byron Chapman
3 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Jefferson County Clerk's candidate list for Middletown Mayor (filed 5/6/2026).
Own statementJefferson County Clerk · Oct 2, 2026Link
02Police training center2 sourced positions
Said the $25 million regional police training center is needed and will last for years (June 2026 interview).
But it is something that's needed, and the way it will be designed and will be built, it will last for years and years to come”
Own statementWLKY · Jun 10, 2026Link
Called the planned training center an investment in officers' safety and preparedness (June 2026 announcement).
This center is an investment in their safety, their preparedness, and the safety of every community they serve.”
Own statementWLKY · Jun 8, 2026Link
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