Martin Alderman Ward 2 · Nov 3, 2026
Lynette Calhoun
Wagster
Lynette Calhoun Wagster, the incumbent, is running for Martin Alderman Ward 2 in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Blake McCollum.
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The race · Alderman Ward 2
- 01Blake McCollum
- 02Lynette Calhoun WagsterYou’re reading
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Lynette Calhoun Wagster is on the ballot only for the unexpired Ward 2 term, in which she faces Blake McCollum. Thunderbolt Radio · Aug 26, 2026
On the record: Lynette Calhoun Wagster
5 sourced01Festival funding1 sourced position
Voted against $30,000 in hotel-tax funding for the Grassroots Soybean Festival (passed 3-2, July 2026).
Council voteThunderbolt Radio · Jul 14, 2026LinkHow the council voted
02C.E. Weldon Building2 sourced positions
Does not support selling the Weldon building and favors repurposing it.
The C.E. Weldon building is Martin’s history”
Own statementThe Weakley County Examiner · Oct 1, 2026Link
as reported by Thunderbolt Radio; not a direct quote
Asked at a board meeting whether City Hall should be appraised so staff could relocate to the Weldon Building.
Own statementThunderbolt Radio · Jul 16, 2026Link
03Business climate1 sourced position
Said she supports making it easier to open or expand a business in Martin.
We need to make Martin easier to do business in, and it shouldn’t cost millions of dollars”
Own statementThe Weakley County Examiner · Oct 1, 2026Link
04Public input1 sourced position
Listed among her priorities making sure all voices are heard, not only the loudest.
Ensure that all voices are heard. Not just the loudest.”
Own statementThe Weakley County Examiner · Oct 1, 2026Link
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