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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Stanford Mayor & City Council Election 2026

6 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 10 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

How to vote · 11 days left

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The candidates

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

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

No-excuse early voting begins at the County Clerk's Office · Oct 29

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What the next council decides

01Property tax rate3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council adopted a 2026 real and personal property tax rate of 11 cents per $100 in September 2026.

What's on the tableHow high to set the yearly property tax rate that pays for city services.

02Mayor's salary2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council passed Ordinance 120.62A in March 2026, setting the mayor's salary at $45,000.

What's on the tableWhat the city pays its mayor and what duties the job description lists.

03Splash pad3 sourced facts

Where it standsA council committee is studying whether Stanford should build a splash pad.

What's on the tableWhether to build a splash pad, where, and how to pay for it.

04Annexation and growth2 sourced facts

Where it standsA council member suggested a committee to study economic growth and named annexation as one way to achieve it.

What's on the tableWhether to bring nearby neighborhoods and businesses into the city limits.

05Sidewalks1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe council approved payment for the Foster Lane sidewalk project in June 2025.

What's on the tableHow much to invest in new and improved sidewalks.

06Police and fire2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe 2026-2027 budget includes a new police vehicle.

What's on the tableHow much to spend on police and fire staff, pay and equipment.

3 notes on these statements

Bill Miracle withdrew from the mayor's race and endorsed Nehemiah Wilkinson. WKYT · Aug 13, 2026

The county clerk's filing list names Bill Miracle as a council write-in candidate; his name is not printed on the ballot. The Interior Journal · Oct 20, 2026

Joe Lynn Gilliland was listed as interim mayor at the June 11, 2026 council meeting, where the council appointed Jeremy Johnson interim mayor. City of Stanford · Jun 11, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Stanford raise property tax revenue to keep up with rising costs?

  2. 2. Should Stanford annex nearby areas to grow?

  3. 3. How much should Stanford spend on sidewalks?

  4. 4. Should Stanford spend more on police and fire equipment and staff?

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): 6 on this ballot

6 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 4-vote majority.

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