What political party is Chris Essex?

Nonpartisan race. The ballot lists 'Vote for One' for Mayor, City of Springfield, and 'Vote for up to Six' for City Council, City of Springfield, on a nonpartisan city ballot.

Springfield Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Chris
Essex

Chris Essex, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Springfield in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Robert Immanuel Howard, Robbie Polin and Harrison Miller.

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Background

About: Mayor of Springfield, as listed by the Kentucky Department for Local Government.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Party: Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026

On the record: Chris Essex

5 sourced

01City budget1 sourced position

letter to council members, as reported by The Springfield Sun
Wrote that the 2026-27 budget places a renewed emphasis on setting funds aside for long-term projects.
That's why this year's budget places a renewed emphasis on setting funds aside for long term projects.”
Own statementThe Springfield Sun · Jun 17, 2026 Link

02Code enforcement1 sourced position

Appointed the three members of the new Code Enforcement Board; the council approved the appointments (December 2025).
Own statementThe Springfield Sun · Dec 17, 2025 Link

03Council appointment1 sourced position

Presented Joann Ellery's name to the City Council to fill a vacant council seat (November 2025).
Own statementThe Springfield Sun · Nov 26, 2025 Link

04Past elections1 sourced position

Ran for Mayor of Springfield in 2022 (won).
Own statementKentucky State Board of Elections · Nov 8, 2022 Link

05Candidate survey1 sourced position

Had not completed Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey as of October 2026.
Own statementBallotpedia Link

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