What political party is Nehemiah Wilkinson?

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

Stanford Mayor · Nov 3, 2026

Nehemiah
Wilkinson

Nehemiah Wilkinson is running for mayor of Stanford in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Joe Lynn Gilliland.

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The race · Mayor

01Joe Lynn Gilliland
02Nehemiah WilkinsonYou’re reading

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Background

About: Kentucky State Police supervisor who began his career as a firefighter at the Stanford Fire Department.
Occupation (from candidate statement): Nonpartisan
Party: Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
Campaign website: nehemiahwilkinson.com

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

On the record: Nehemiah Wilkinson

5 sourced

01Youth1 sourced position

Says he would start a Youth Advisory Council to give young people a direct line to city leaders.
I will start a Youth Advisory Council so young people in Stanford have a real seat at the table, a direct line to city leaders, and opportunities to learn how local government works.”
Own statementNehemiah Wilkinson for Mayor (campaign site)Link

02Sidewalks1 sourced position

Says he would push for investment in new and improved sidewalks.
I will push for investment in new and improved sidewalks so families can walk, run, and enjoy all that Stanford has to offer.”
Own statementNehemiah Wilkinson for Mayor (campaign site)Link

03Public safety1 sourced position

Says he would make sure police, fire and other first responders have the equipment, pay and staffing they need.
I will make sure our police department, fire department, and other first responders have the equipment, fair pay, and staffing they need to keep response times fast as our town grows.”
Own statementNehemiah Wilkinson for Mayor (campaign site)Link

04Open government1 sourced position

Says he would hold regular town halls and keep office hours for residents without appointments.
I will hold regular town halls, strive to make it clear how the city government spends its money, and keep regular office hours so any resident can talk to the mayor without an appointment.”
Own statementNehemiah Wilkinson for Mayor (campaign site)Link

05Downtown1 sourced position

Says he would support the Chamber of Commerce's new initiatives and make it easier for new businesses to open.
Own statementNehemiah Wilkinson for Mayor (campaign site)Link

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