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Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Carthage Mayor & Board of Mayor and Aldermen Election 2026

3 of 6 council seats are on the ballot, with 8 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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The candidates

Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.

Voters choose one of three candidates for mayor and up to three of five candidates for alderman; the three aldermen with the most votes win.

Last day to request an absentee ballot · Oct 24

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Also on your Nov 3 ballot

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  • Governor
    15 candidates on the ballot
    • Marsha Blackburn · Republican
    • Jerri Green · Democratic
    • Misam Abidi · Independent
    • Dean Brewer · Independent
    • Ray Brown · Independent
    • David Hatley · Independent
    • Wendell Jackson · Independent
    • Charles Van Morgan · Independent
    • Eddie Lee Murphy · Independent
    • Lauren Pinkston · Independent
    • Victor L. Scoggin · Independent
    • Dave Seeman · Independent
    • Karl Knox Smithson · Independent
    • L. Webb Taylor · Independent
    • Robert C. Vick · Independent
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • U.S. Senate
    10 candidates on the ballot
    • Bill Hagerty · Republican
    • Marquita Bradshaw · Democratic
    • Tharon Chandler · Independent
    • Andrew Gerena · Independent
    • Jeremy Dean Hearn · Independent
    • Robert Jones · Independent
    • James William Macon III · Independent
    • Yoshi D. Matthews · Independent
    • David Sutman, Jr. · Independent
    • Catherine Barcel "Barcy" Whitson · Independent
    Official candidate list, in its order
  • Statewide measures3 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
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Districts come from 2020 Census blocks and the district maps for this election. Your address decides your districts.

Already on the council, not on the ballot

Whoever you elect will govern alongside these members.

Officeholders' pages compare what they've said with how they've voted, with sources.

What the next council decides

01City hall4 sourced facts

Where it standsAfter years of searching for a new site, the council appears to be leaning toward renovating the existing James A. Clay Municipal Building.

What's on the tableWhether to renovate the current city hall and police station or build new, and how much to spend.

02Water and sewer lines2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe town says replacing its aging water and sewer lines is a top priority; many lines are over 50 years old.

What's on the tableHow fast to replace old lines and how to pay for the work.

  • Many of the town's water and sewer lines are over 50 years old. Town of Carthage
  • The town plans to begin its road paving project after a new water line is laid under Main Street. Town of Carthage
03Road paving1 sourced fact

Where it standsThe council's October 5, 2026 special called meeting agenda included a bid approval for paving on Hilcrest and Walton.

What's on the tableWhich streets to pave and how much to spend.

04Downtown pedestrian safety2 sourced facts

Where it standsCarthage police stepped up patrols of downtown crosswalks after pedestrian safety concerns were raised at a council meeting.

What's on the tableWhether to add more marked crosswalks, signs or enforcement downtown.

05Downtown parking and growth2 sourced facts

Where it standsHotel Walton, after a multi-year renovation, is in talks with the town about temporary parking for guests unloading luggage.

What's on the tableHow to handle parking and traffic as downtown businesses grow.

1 note on these statements

Sarah Marie Smith picked up a petition for mayor and is listed as withdrawn. Smith County Election Commission · Sep 13, 2026

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    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 voted1 council decision, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

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    The seat math

    3 stay (not up this year): Sissy Green, Anthony Hackett, John W. Leftwich, Jr.3 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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