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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Oak Grove Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 15 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters citywide choose one mayor from five candidates and up to six of ten City Council candidates; the six council candidates with the most votes win.

No-excuse in-person early voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01Property tax and budget4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe FY2026-27 budget and tax levy each passed only after Mayor Jackie Oliver broke a 3-3 council tie.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future property tax rates and adopt the city's next budgets.

02Trash service3 sourced facts

Where it standsImpact Waste Service holds the city's exclusive solid waste franchise, awarded 6-0 in May 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to prepare a city-run trash service for when the private contract ends.

03Paid fire department3 sourced facts

Where it standsCouncil members have named a paid fire department as a goal, but the city has not created one.

What's on the tableWhether and how to pay for paid firefighters.

04Buc-ee's and water system3 sourced facts

Where it standsBuc-ee's is set to locate near Exit 89 of Interstate 24, and the city is working on a new water tower.

What's on the tableHow to pay for and build the water lines, tank and roads that growth near Exit 89 needs.

05Mayor and council pay2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn March 2026 council members discussed a full-time mayor's position and pay for the next council.

What's on the tableWhether to make the mayor's job full-time and whether to change council pay.

06Alcohol rules2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn July 2026 the council voted to take no action on a proposed ordinance regulating alcohol sales after business owners raised concerns.

What's on the tableWhether to bring back new rules for alcohol sales, service and licensing.

2 notes on these statements

Council members Janet Edwards, John Campbell and Richard Baker are running for mayor. WHOP · Jul 1, 2026

The League of Women Voters scheduled an Oak Grove mayoral debate for Oct. 22 and a City Council debate for Oct. 23 at the Oak Grove Community Center gymnasium. Christian County Now · Sep 24, 2026

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  1. 1. Oak Grove's 2026-27 budget used about 4% more property tax revenue. Where do you stand?

  2. 2. How long should Oak Grove's trash collection contract run?

  3. 3. How should Oak Grove approach a paid fire department?

  4. 4. Should Oak Grove's mayor be a full-time position?

  5. 5. What should happen to pay for the next City Council?

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 voted6 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 6 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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