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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Prestonsburg Mayor & City Council Election 2026

8 of 8 council seats are on the ballot, with 13 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.

City Council

Vote for up to 8

Voters citywide choose one mayor and may vote for up to eight City Council candidates; the eight with the most votes win.

In-person no-excuse early voting begins · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01Kentucky Power franchise agreement4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council rejected the second reading of a 10-year Kentucky Power franchise ordinance in July 2026, then gave the same ordinance a new first reading in August 2026.

What's on the tableWhether to adopt the 10-year franchise with Kentucky Power, and how to deal with old utility poles that block sidewalks.

02Mays Branch drainage project2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe long-planned Mays Branch drainage project has not started; the mayor says federal money is on hold.

What's on the tableHow the city pushes the project forward and whether it seeks more funding.

03City budget and revenue3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council gave final approval in June 2026 to a $20,658,150 budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

What's on the tableHow the city manages spending and whether it seeks new revenue, such as through annexation.

04Air Evac membership2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn July 2026 the council tabled the renewal of the city's Air Evac membership after a motion not to renew it failed.

What's on the tableWhether to keep paying for air ambulance membership that covers city residents.

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Two candidates are running for mayor and eleven for eight at-large Prestonsburg City Council seats. Ballotpedia

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  1. 1. Should Prestonsburg pursue annexation to increase city revenue?

  2. 2. Should the City Council hold two regular meetings a month instead of one?

  3. 3. Should the city keep adding land for trails and outdoor recreation, like the Three-Story Caves property?

  4. 4. Should the city work to build a community center?

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 voted4 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): 8 on this ballot

8 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

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