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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Abbeville City Council Election 2026

5 of 9 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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Each of the five districts on the ballot elects one council member; voters choose only in their own district.

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Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

What the next council decides

01Ethics rules and council conduct4 sourced facts

Where it standsIn 2026 the council passed ordinances on ethical standards for elected officials, council members' texting, and recusal requirements.

What's on the tableHow the council applies its ethics code to its own members and handles ethics complaints.

02City budget and utilities4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe fiscal year 2026-27 budget passed first reading in August 2026 and was on the September 21 agenda for second reading.

What's on the tableSpending, tax levies and fees in the city budget, and investments in the city's electric, water and sewer systems.

03Housing and rundown properties3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe council updated its Building Recovery & Registration Act in July 2026 and approved city matching funds for a demolition grant.

What's on the tableHow the city enforces property rules, which buildings it helps demolish, and which housing projects it supports.

04Parks and recreation3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city is improving First Street Park and the Pete Smith Complex and planning a veterans memorial at Harry's Plaza.

What's on the tableWhich park projects the city funds and how much local money it commits to grant-funded work.

05Police cameras and public safety3 sourced facts

Where it standsResidents have questioned the city's use of Flock license-plate cameras at several council meetings in 2026.

What's on the tableWhether the city keeps, limits or ends its Flock camera program.

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  1. 1. Should the city add stricter ethics rules for council members, such as recusal requirements?

  2. 2. Should city festivals allow alcohol vendors?

  3. 3. Should the city keep using Flock license-plate cameras?

  4. 4. How should the city approach new housing?

  5. 5. How much should the city invest in parks and recreation?

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 voted5 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Matthew Gambrell, Benji Greeson, James Jackson, Faye Thomas5 on this ballot

9 council seats. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

  • Abbeville is governed by a mayor and eight council members; the mayor is elected at-large and each council member is elected from a single-member district. City of Abbeville
  • The District 1, 3, 4 and 6 seats have terms listed as 2022-2026, and the District 2, 5, 7 and 8 seats have terms listed as 2024-2028. City of Abbeville
  • The District 2 seat was vacated when council member Faye Thomas was elected mayor in July 2026. Index-Journal · Aug 21, 2026
  • Faye Thomas defeated council member John Sutherland 412-187 in the July 2026 special election for mayor. Index-Journal · Jul 15, 2026
  • The council meets on the third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the Opera House council chambers. City of Abbeville

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