Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026
Greenfield Mayor & 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
How to vote · 11 days left
Absentee ballot request deadline (Oct 24): the election office's noticeThese links go to official state and county election sites. Hours and rules differ by state; your election office has the final word.
The candidates
Listed alphabetically by last name. Every position links to its source.
Alderman at-large
Vote for up to 4Voters choose up to four of the five at-large alderman candidates; the four with the most votes win. Voters also choose one of two candidates for mayor.
Also on your Nov 3 ballot
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- GovernorOfficial candidate list, in its order
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
- U.S. SenateOfficial candidate list, in its order
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
- Statewide measures3 on the ballot: the state's official explanations
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
01Industrial sites4 sourced facts
Where it standsIn 2026 the board took up a site development project, a TVA InvestPrep project and an industrial rezoning.
What's on the tableThe next board will decide on further site work, easements and rezoning for industry.
- The April 14, 2026 agenda included approving a bid for a site development project and a TVA InvestPrep project. City of Greenfield board agenda, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
- The Sept. 8, 2026 agenda included an Industrial Development Board easement purchase through a site development grant. City of Greenfield board agenda, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- The Oct. 13, 2026 agenda included a first reading to rezone map 138, parcel 40.01 to M-Industrial. City of Greenfield board agenda, Oct. 13, 2026 · Oct 13, 2026
- An April 14, 2026 public hearing covered an annexation resolution and plan of services requested by the zoning board director and the ECD director. City of Greenfield public hearing agenda, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
02Budget and tax rate4 sourced facts
Where it standsThe 2026-27 budget and tax rate were on the board agenda for third and final reading in June 2026.
What's on the tableThe next board will adopt each year's budget and set the property tax rate.
- The 2026-27 budget and tax rate had first reading on the April 14, 2026 agenda. City of Greenfield board agenda, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026
- The 2026-27 budget and tax rate had second reading on the May 12, 2026 agenda. City of Greenfield board agenda, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
- The 2026-27 budget and tax rate had third and final reading on the June 9, 2026 agenda. City of Greenfield board agenda, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
- The July 14, 2026 agenda included budget amendments for the 2026-27 budget year. City of Greenfield board agenda, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
03Beer permits3 sourced facts
Where it standsA beer permit for Jacket Food Mart was on board agendas from July to September 2026, and a beer ordinance change had first reading in October.
What's on the tableThe next board will act on beer permits and the city's beer ordinance.
- Greenfield voters approved on-premises sale of alcoholic beverages in November 2024, 487 to 343. Weakley County Election Commission · Nov 5, 2024
- The July 14, 2026 agenda included a beer permit for Jacket Food Mart. City of Greenfield board agenda, July 14, 2026 · Jul 14, 2026
- The Oct. 13, 2026 agenda included first reading of a change to beer ordinance 8-211 about doing a survey if a certain distance applies. City of Greenfield board agenda, Oct. 13, 2026 · Oct 13, 2026
04Nepotism policy2 sourced facts
Where it standsA nepotism policy was on the board agenda in September and October 2026.
What's on the tableThe next board will decide whether to adopt a nepotism policy for city hiring.
- Alderman Randy Potts requested a discussion of a nepotism policy on the Sept. 8, 2026 agenda. City of Greenfield board agenda, Sept. 8, 2026 · Sep 8, 2026
- A nepotism policy was listed under new business on the Oct. 13, 2026 agenda. City of Greenfield board agenda, Oct. 13, 2026 · Oct 13, 2026
05Water and sewer3 sourced facts
Where it standsThe city has used ARPA and CDBG grant funds for water and sewer projects, including sewer rehabilitation and meter replacement.
What's on the tableThe next board will decide which water and sewer projects to fund next and how to pay for them.
- The city sought bids in 2025 for sanitary sewer rehabilitation supported by American Rescue Plan Act grant funding. City of Greenfield · Jul 22, 2025
- The city sought bids in 2025 for an emergency generator at the water treatment plant supported by American Rescue Plan Act grant funding. City of Greenfield · May 29, 2025
- The May 12, 2026 agenda included a resolution to award a bid for CDBG meter replacement. City of Greenfield board agenda, May 12, 2026 · May 12, 2026
2 notes on these statements
Incumbent Mayor Cindy McAdams is seeking another term. Thunderbolt Radio · Jul 15, 2026
In November 2024, Donald Ray High was re-elected alderman and Randy Potts, Brad Borneman and Ray Ann Ewing were also elected. Thunderbolt Radio · Nov 6, 2024
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Key dates
- Voter registration deadlineWeakley County Election CommissionOct 5, 2026
- Early voting beginsWeakley County Election CommissionOct 14, 2026
- Absentee ballot request deadlineWeakley County Election CommissionOct 24, 2026
- Early voting endsWeakley County Election CommissionOct 29, 2026
- Election DayWeakley County Election CommissionNov 3, 2026
The seat math
4 stay (not up this year): Brad Borneman, Ray Ann Ewing, Donald Ray High, Randy Potts4 on this ballot
8 council seats plus a mayor who doesn't vote on council items. The council decides by a 5-vote majority.
- The mayor and eight aldermen make up the Board of Mayor and Aldermen. Charter of the City of Greenfield (MTAS)
- Elections are nonpartisan and at-large; aldermen serve four-year terms and the mayor a two-year term. Charter of the City of Greenfield (MTAS)
- The mayor presides at board meetings and votes only to break a tie. Charter of the City of Greenfield (MTAS)
- The Nov. 3, 2026 ballot includes Greenfield mayor and four aldermen at-large. Weakley County Election Commission · Jul 30, 2026
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