Richmond, KYVoter Guide 2026 · not a ballot

Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Richmond Mayor & Board of Commissioners Election 2026

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council seats up

2 contests

10 candidates

Updated Oct 5, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check →

The candidates

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

Mayor · 1 seat

City Commissioner · Vote for up to 4

The mayor's office and all four commission seats are on the ballot. Voters may choose up to four commissioners, and the top four vote-getters win.

1 note on these statements

The four sitting commissioners, Tammy W. Cole, Mike Brewer, Mendi Goble and Jim Newby, were the top four commission vote-getters in the May 2026 primary. Richmond Register

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Match quiz2 questions · answers stay on your phoneSeat the CouncilPick winners, see the councilWhat council decidesCity budget and employee pay, Growth, infrastructure and blighted property, Regional Sports ComplexKey datesDeadlines and vote centers

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What the next council decides

City budget and employee pay

Where it standsThe commission adopted the fiscal year 2027 budget on June 23, 2026, after amending it to include a 4% raise for city employees.

What's on the tableHow the next commission sets pay, benefits and spending in the budgets it adopts.

Growth, infrastructure and blighted property

Where it standsThe commission is annexing more land and has created a Transportation Improvement District and a lien rebate program for blighted property.

What's on the tableHow the city pays for roads, drainage and utilities as it grows, and how it treats blighted property.

Regional Sports Complex

Where it standsThe city's Regional Sports Park opening was delayed to the fall because of required change orders.

What's on the tableWhether and how to approve further change orders and spending on the park.

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  1. 1. How should the city deal with blighted property?

  2. 2. How should the city set pay for its employees?

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Key dates

The seat math

0 stay (not up this year): 5 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

  • The Richmond Board of Commissioners meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 6 pm in the Commission Chambers at City Hall. City of Richmond
  • The city describes the mayor as a full-functioning member of the legislative body who presides at meetings. City of Richmond
  • The November 3, 2026 ballot lists the Richmond City Commission At-large contest as four seats. Ballotpedia

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