Princeton Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Brock
Thomas

Brock Thomas, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Princeton in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joshua Duncan and Sandi Lewis.

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The race · Mayor

  1. 01Joshua Duncan
  2. 02Sandi Lewis
  3. 03Brock ThomasYou’re reading
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Background

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Princeton mayor elected in 2022 and a former Caldwell County sheriff and judge-executive. His career also includes the Department of Social Services and work as a deputy with the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office.
Occupation (from candidate statement)
Nonpartisan

Joshua Duncan, Sandi Lewis and Brock Thomas were scheduled to speak at the Caldwell County Chamber of Commerce and WPKY Meet the Candidates forum on October 20, 2026. WPKY · Oct 20, 2026

On the record: Brock Thomas

6 sourced
01City priorities2 sourced positions
  • Said when filing for a second term that the city has made improvements with infrastructure and public safety and that there are many challenges ahead.

    There are many challenges ahead. We have made improvements with infrastructure and public safety.”

    Own statementThe Times Leader · Jun 3, 2026Link

  • as reported by WPKY; not a direct quote

    Said at a 2022 mayoral forum that his priorities were following through with code enforcement, adding youth programs and adding to the workforce.

    Forum answerWPKY · Oct 25, 2022Link

02Housing1 sourced position
  • Proposed that the council approve the purchase of 604 W. Green St. to continue building Hope Initiative houses; the council approved it 6-0 (May 2026).

    Own statementCity of Princeton · May 4, 2026Link

03Recycling property1 sourced position
  • as reported by WPKY; not a direct quote

    Recommended an agreement with the county to buy the recycling property for $100,000, which the council approved; said the first step would be cleanup, with future uses still being considered.

    Own statementWPKY · Sep 9, 2026Link

04Parks1 sourced position
  • Presented resolutions to apply for a $250,000 walking trail grant at the City-County Park and a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant for a soccer complex facility; the council approved both (October 2026).

    Own statementWPKY · Oct 20, 2026Link

05Past elections1 sourced position

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