Stanton City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Mark
Merriman
Mark Merriman, the incumbent, is running for Stanton City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 9 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Jonathan Adams
- 02Larry AllenIncumbent
- 03Jason LindonIncumbent
- 04Dixie LockardIncumbent
- 05Tommy MaysIncumbent
- 06Mark MerrimanYou’re reading
- 07William "Billy" RiceIncumbent
- 08Rhonda Roe
- 09Randall Sparks
Background
- About
- Stanton City Council member who serves as a council trustee for the Stanton City Park.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. Kentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026
Mayor Willie Means set up a flag committee of council members William "Billy" Rice, Mark Merriman and Dixie Lockard in 2026. The Powell County Patriot · Jun 8, 2026
On the record: Mark Merriman
3 sourced01Past elections1 sourced position
Ran for Stanton City Council in 2024 (won).
Own statementKentucky State Board of Elections · Nov 5, 2024Link
02City flag2 sourced positions
as reported by The Powell County Patriot; not a direct quote
Served on the council committee that set rules for the 2026 Stanton city flag contest.
Own statementThe Powell County Patriot · Jun 8, 2026Link
as reported by The Powell County Patriot; not a direct quote
Read the flag contest rules aloud at the May 20, 2026 special council meeting.
Own statementThe Powell County Patriot · Jun 8, 2026Link
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