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Daviess County, Kentucky

Owensboro City Commissioner

Martin, Goad, Sanford, Glenn, Maglinger, Smith-Wright, Johnson and NeSmith are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Daviess County election filings.

About this race

Nonpartisan City of Owensboro commission race on the November 3, 2026 ballot; voters choose up to four of the eight candidates, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's published Daviess County ballot.

What this office does

City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels. Voters choose 4; the top 4 finishers win seats.

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John Ross Martin

Nonpartisan

Biography

John Ross Martin is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Tyler Goad

Nonpartisan

Biography

Tyler Goad is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Jeff Sanford

Nonpartisan

Biography

Jeff Sanford is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Bob Glenn

Nonpartisan

Biography

Bob Glenn is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Curtis Maglinger

Nonpartisan

Biography

Curtis Maglinger is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Pamela L. Smith-Wright

Nonpartisan

Biography

Pamela L. Smith-Wright is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Steve Johnson

Nonpartisan

Biography

Steve Johnson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Sharon Gail NeSmith

Nonpartisan

Biography

Sharon Gail NeSmith is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Owensboro City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Owensboro City Commissioner in 2026?

8 candidates are tracked for Owensboro City Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: John Ross Martin, Tyler Goad, Jeff Sanford, Bob Glenn, Curtis Maglinger, Pamela L. Smith-Wright, Steve Johnson and Sharon Gail NeSmith. Candidate information follows official Daviess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Owensboro City Commissioner election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Daviess County and state election office filings, last verified October 15, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
John Ross Martin, full profileTyler Goad, full profileJeff Sanford, full profileBob Glenn, full profileCurtis Maglinger, full profilePamela L. Smith-Wright, full profileSteve Johnson, full profileSharon Gail NeSmith, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office