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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Harrisburg Mayor & City Council Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 5 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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Voters citywide elect the mayor (two-year term) and three councilors (four-year terms); four candidates are running for the three council seats.

Last recommended day to return ballots by mail · Oct 27

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What the next council decides

01BNSF franchise and the 4th Street project4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council approved Ordinance No. 1015 renewing BNSF Railway's franchise in Harrisburg, then amended it to remove changes to Sections 5.1 and 5.2.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee the 4th Street project and the construction and maintenance agreement with BNSF.

02Water system upgrades and utility rates3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn June 2026 the council adopted the FY 2026-27 budget with higher water, sewer and storm drainage rates.

What's on the tableThe next council will set future utility rates and oversee the water system upgrades.

03Funding for small-city advocacy (SMAC)3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council held off in May 2026 on raising its Small Municipality Advocacy Coalition budget from $8,000 to $30,000 until more information was available.

What's on the tableThe council will decide how much funding the city offers the coalition.

04Panhandling2 sourced facts

Where it standsIn August 2026 the council's consensus was not to move forward with a panhandling ordinance at this time.

What's on the tableThe council may revisit whether to adopt a panhandling ordinance.

05Pedestrian beacon at Hwy 99 and Smith Street2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council awarded a $68,762 contract for a flashing pedestrian beacon in May 2026, but ODOT halted the project in August 2026.

What's on the tableThe next council will oversee completion of the beacon project.

3 notes on these statements

Robert (Bobby) Duncan is the only certified candidate for mayor. City of Harrisburg

The city listed the three council seats on the 2026 ballot as held by Kim Downey, Charlotte Thomas and Cindy Knox. City of Harrisburg · May 26, 2026

Jeremy Moritz was appointed to the City Council on July 28, 2026, for a term ending December 31, 2026. Harrisburg City Council minutes, July 28, 2026 · Jul 28, 2026

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  1. 1. Should Harrisburg renew BNSF Railway's franchise tied to the 4th Street project?

  2. 2. Should Harrisburg raise water rates to pay for its water system upgrades?

  3. 3. How much should Harrisburg budget for the Small Municipality Advocacy Coalition?

  4. 4. Should Harrisburg adopt a panhandling ordinance?

  5. 5. Should the city pay for a flashing pedestrian beacon at Hwy 99 and Smith Street?

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 voted10 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

3 stay (not up this year): Mike Caughey, Dana Henry, Dan Meyers3 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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