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Bristol City Council West District · Nov 3, 2026

Lea Powers

Candidate for City Council West District (incumbent)

5 candidates · 3 seats7 sourced positions

Lea Powers, the incumbent, is running for Bristol City Council West District in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against James "Jay" Kyte.

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Financial and operations officer of a family insurance agency; elected to the Bristol council in 2013. She was selected to serve as mayor in July 2014 and served as vice mayor from July 2013 through June 2014.

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Where Lea Powers stands: positions on the record

City budget and tax rate3 sourced positions
Data centers1 sourced position
Rezoning1 sourced position
City manager1 sourced position
Land use moratorium1 sourced position

What Lea Powers said vs. how Lea Powers voted

City budget and tax rate

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