Harrisburg Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Robert (Bobby)
Duncan
Robert (Bobby) Duncan, the incumbent, is running for mayor of Harrisburg in the Nov 3, 2026 election, unopposed.
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Background
- About
- Finish carpenter by trade and Mayor of Harrisburg, serving on the Harrisburg Budget Committee. He was appointed to the City Council in 1999 and succeeded to Mayor in 2000.
- Party
- Nonpartisan race. City of Harrisburg
Robert (Bobby) Duncan is the only certified candidate for mayor. City of Harrisburg
On the record: Robert (Bobby) Duncan
3 sourced01Parks1 sourced position
His biography says one of his goals as mayor was to establish a parks system, and that the city has since adopted a Parks Master Plan.
Own statementCity of Harrisburg · Aug 24, 2026Link
02BNSF franchise1 sourced position
As recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote.
Commented that BNSF will be paying in full for the 4th Street project and that he does not want to risk moving forward over a $6,000 annual difference.
Own statementHarrisburg City Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026Link
03Panhandling1 sourced position
As recorded in the council minutes; not a direct quote.
Said the city needs to protect its citizens and that handing something to someone on the highway is dangerous.
Own statementHarrisburg City Council minutes, Aug. 11, 2026 · Aug 11, 2026Link
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