Paris Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Richard E.
Dumphord
Richard E. Dumphord is running for mayor of Paris in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against John A. Plummer.
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The race · Mayor
- 01Richard E. DumphordYou’re reading
- 02John A. PlummerIncumbent
Background
- About
- Retired Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center employee and minister from Paris. Spectrum News 1 reports he worked at the VA Medical Center for more than 20 years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
On the record: Richard E. Dumphord
2 sourced01Economic development1 sourced position
Said he wants to bring in more restaurants, movie theaters and bowling alleys so residents do not have to leave the county for entertainment (as reported by Spectrum News 1, January 2026).
I want to bring in more restaurants, if possible, more movie theaters, bowling alleys, more things for you to do, so they don’t have to leave their county to go to another county to enjoy themselves”
Own statementSpectrum News 1 · Jan 21, 2026Link
02Schools and youth1 sourced position
As reported by Spectrum News 1; not a direct quote
Spectrum News 1 reports his vision starts with young people and that he suggested unifying the city and county school districts.
Own statementSpectrum News 1 · Jan 21, 2026Link
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