Voter guide · Nov 3, 2026

Louisville Mayor & Board of Mayor and Aldermen Election 2026

3 of 5 council seats are on the ballot, with 9 candidates running. Updated Oct 20, 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.

Mayor

1 seat

Alderman

Vote for up to 2

All Louisville voters choose one mayor and up to two aldermen; the two alderman candidates 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.

Steven KelleyAlderman; term ends 20285sourced

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

What the next council decides

01Traffic safety on Old Lowes Ferry Road3 sourced facts

Where it standsIn January 2026 the Board voted 4-1 to replace the Old Lowes Ferry Road stop signs with warning signs and a digital speed sign while a Safe Streets for All study goes ahead.

What's on the tableThe next Board will decide what longer-term road changes to make once the traffic study is done.

The Board voted 4-1 to remove the Old Lowes Ferry Road stop signs and replace them with advance warning signs with flashers and a permanent digital speed indicator sign; Vice Mayor Daniel Franklin voted no. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
Mayor Pugh said the cost of a professional road study could potentially be covered under the Town's Safe Streets for All grant. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
In April 2026 staff reported new chevron signs had been put up on the Old Lowes Ferry curve and radar signs were being installed. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, April 14, 2026 · Apr 14, 2026

02Sheriff enforcement of Town ordinances3 sourced facts

Where it standsSince February 2026 an ordinance and interlocal agreement let Blount County Sheriff's deputies enforce specific Town ordinances.

What's on the tableThe next Board will oversee how the agreement works and which ordinances are enforced.

The Board approved the interlocal agreement with the Blount County Sheriff's Department and passed the enforcement ordinance on second reading, both 5-0. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
The Town says it has contracted with the Sheriff's Office since 2017 and does not have the revenue for its own police department. Town of Louisville · Mar 23, 2026
The Town says municipal penalties are limited to a maximum of $50 per violation. Town of Louisville · Mar 23, 2026

03Town budget3 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Board adopted the budget for July 2026 to June 2027 unanimously in June 2026.

What's on the tableThe next Board will adopt the following year's budget and any amendments.

The Board adopted the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 on second reading by a unanimous vote. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
The Town Recorder reported that recurring operating revenues were projected to exceed expenses by about $80,000 for the 2026 fiscal year, excluding capital outlay and state grant items. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
The 2026 budget amendment reduced projected building permit revenue by $45,000. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026

04Growth and development3 sourced facts

Where it standsNew housing is being approved just outside Town limits, and the Board has rezoned land for small commercial uses.

What's on the tableThe next Board will rule on rezonings and site plans that shape where commercial building goes.

Mayor Pugh reported that about 824 homes and apartments have been approved near U.S. Highway 321 and Old Glory Road, outside Town limits. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
Mayor Pugh said data centers are permitted only in Industrial (I-1) zoning and the Town has no property zoned Industrial. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, June 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026
The Board voted 5-0 on first reading to rezone property at Samples Road and Topside Road from R-1 Residential and Agricultural to C-1 General Commercial. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, October 14, 2025 · Oct 14, 2025

05Ethics code2 sourced facts

Where it standsThe Board adopted a revised Code of Ethics in February 2026.

What's on the tableThe next Board will apply the code to any ethics complaints.

The Board adopted the revised Code of Ethics on second reading by a 5-0 roll call vote. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026
The Town Attorney said a complaint that triggers an investigation must be filed by a board member or a Town official. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, February 10, 2026 · Feb 10, 2026

1 note on these statements

Vice Mayor Daniel Franklin is not seeking re-election. The Daily Times

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1. How should the Town handle traffic safety on the Old Lowes Ferry Road curve?
2. Should Blount County Sheriff's deputies enforce Town ordinances such as noise and property upkeep?
3. How should the Town treat owners of abandoned commercial property that is not maintained?

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

Voter registration deadlineBlount County Election CommissionOct 5, 2026
Early voting beginsBlount County Election CommissionOct 14, 2026
Last day to request an absentee ballot by mailBlount County Election CommissionOct 24, 2026
Early voting endsBlount County Election CommissionOct 29, 2026
Election DayBlount County Election CommissionNov 3, 2026

The seat math

1 stay (not up this year): Steven Kelley3 on this ballot

5 council seats. The council decides by a 3-vote majority.

Board of Mayor and Aldermen members are elected by Louisville residents to four-year terms and do not receive compensation. Town of Louisville
The Mayor is the Town's chief executive officer and oversees day-to-day operations. Town of Louisville
The Vice Mayor is a Board member selected to serve in the Mayor's place when the Mayor is unavailable. Town of Louisville
Mayor Pugh is recorded casting roll-call votes on Board items. Louisville Board of Mayor and Aldermen minutes, January 13, 2026 · Jan 13, 2026
Two of the four alderman seats are on the ballot, and voters can select two names. The Daily Times

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