Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Dyer Board of Mayor and Aldermen Election 2026

4 of 8 council seats are on the ballot, with 7 candidates running. Updated Oct 21, 2026. Every claim links to its source. How we check

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Nov 3Election Day

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The candidates

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

Alderman

Vote for up to 4

Four of the eight alderman seats are on the ballot, all elected citywide: each voter picks up to four of the seven candidates, and the four with the most votes win.

Also on your Nov 3 ballot

We research city races only. For these races, go to the state's official guide or a nonpartisan one.

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

Official voter lookup State voter guide Vote411 (League of Women Voters)

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.

What the next council decides

01Budget and property tax4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe board adopts an annual budget and tax levy by ordinance, and since 2025 the Gibson County Trustee collects Dyer's property taxes.

What's on the tableThe next board will adopt the city's annual budget and tax levy.

In June 2025 the board passed Ordinance 2025-287, the 2025-2026 annual budget and tax levy, on second and final reading. City of Dyer · Jun 23, 2025
In April 2025 the board approved Resolution 2025-347 for the Gibson County Trustee to start collecting property taxes for the City of Dyer. City of Dyer · Apr 28, 2025
Mayor Chris Younger said the county would charge a 1% fee of about $5,370, while the city then paid $2,400 a year for tax collection plus other costs. City of Dyer · Apr 14, 2025
In September 2025 the board approved Resolution 2025-349 authorizing an interest-bearing general obligation capital outlay note. City of Dyer · Sep 8, 2025

02Police department4 sourced facts

Where it standsThe police chief resigned in 2026, and the board has since promoted new leaders and approved hiring more officers.

What's on the tableThe next board will decide police hiring, pay and equipment.

In August 2026 the board accepted the resignation of Police Chief Brad Lindsey. City of Dyer · Aug 10, 2026
In August 2026 the board appointed Assistant Chief Rodney Wilkins as interim chief, with Captain David Paschall in his absence. City of Dyer · Aug 10, 2026
In September 2026 the board approved hiring up to four part-time police officers and hired Aaron Buckley as police captain. City of Dyer · Sep 14, 2026
In September 2026 the board approved $40,000 to Chicago Motors for a 2021 and a 2022 Explorer for the police department. City of Dyer · Sep 14, 2026

03Sidewalks3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe city has been replacing sidewalks in sections, mostly through contracts with Poynor Concrete.

What's on the tableThe next board will decide which sidewalks to repair next and how to pay for them.

In January 2025 the board awarded the South Main/Ashley Street sidewalk project to Poynor Concrete for $18,255. City of Dyer · Jan 13, 2025
In February 2026 the board approved $14,500 to Poynor Concrete for sidewalk work on East College, West College and North Main Street. City of Dyer · Feb 9, 2026
In August 2026 the board awarded the East Front Street sidewalk project to Poynor Concrete for $39,700. City of Dyer · Aug 10, 2026

04Downtown3 sourced facts

Where it standsDyer joined the Tennessee Downtown Program in February 2026, and the city's Industrial Board has discussed a facade grant for downtown businesses.

What's on the tableThe next board will decide whether to apply for downtown grants and how much the city puts in.

In February 2026 the board approved Resolution 2026-351 authorizing participation in the Tennessee Downtown Program. City of Dyer · Feb 23, 2026
Mayor Chris Younger said he hoped to apply for the Tennessee Downtown Grant Program, describing it as a 100% matching grant for the downtown area. City of Dyer · Feb 23, 2026
The mayor reported in February 2026 that the Industrial Board was discussing a facade grant that would match a portion of downtown businesses' expenses. City of Dyer · Feb 9, 2026

05City park projects3 sourced facts

Where it standsGrant-funded work at the city park, including playground, restroom and accessibility improvements, has been under way since 2025.

What's on the tableThe next board will oversee the remaining park grant work and decide on new park projects.

In February 2026 the board approved Resolution 2026-350 awarding the CDBG-CV park ADA improvements project contract to Delta Contracting. City of Dyer · Feb 9, 2026
In February 2026 Joni Bailey of A2H described the city's intent to apply for a Recreational Trails Program grant. City of Dyer · Feb 9, 2026
In September 2026 the mayor reported that the new restroom at the playground had been placed. City of Dyer · Sep 14, 2026

3 notes on these statements

In August 2025 the board accepted Mike Needham's resignation and declared his seat vacant. City of Dyer · Aug 25, 2025

In September 2025 the board appointed Nathan Reed to the vacant alderman seat. City of Dyer · Sep 8, 2025

Under the city charter, a person appointed to fill an alderman vacancy serves only until the next regular municipal election. Charter of the City of Dyer

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1. After the police chief resigned in 2026, the board approved hiring up to four part-time officers. How should Dyer staff its police department?
2. Should Dyer take part in state programs and grants to improve its downtown?

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 voted13 council decisions, each member's vote side by side, with a link to the minutes.

Key dates

Voter registration deadlineGibson County Election CommissionOct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsGibson County Election CommissionOct 14, 2026
Last day to request an absentee ballotGibson County Election CommissionOct 24, 2026
Early voting endsGibson County Election CommissionOct 29, 2026
Election DayGibson County Election CommissionNov 3, 2026

The seat math

4 stay (not up this year): Michael Barron, Bryan Cathey, Kayla Hall, Jennifer Hughey4 on this ballot

8 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.

Dyer's legislative body is a mayor and eight aldermen elected from the city at large. Charter of the City of Dyer
Aldermen serve four-year terms, and half of the aldermanic seats are up for election every two years. Charter of the City of Dyer
The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city and presides at council meetings. Charter of the City of Dyer
If candidates for a council seat tie, the council chooses the winner by a simple majority vote after the other newly elected officers are sworn in. Charter of the City of Dyer
The board meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:00 at City Hall. City of Dyer
All municipal candidates on the 2026 ballot are listed as Independent Candidates. Gibson County Election Commission

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