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Daviess County, Kentucky

Whitesville City Commissioner

Mattingly, Ward, Whitsell, Beyke, Bickett and Merritt are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Daviess County election filings.

About this race

Nonpartisan City of Whitesville commission race on the November 3, 2026 ballot; voters choose up to four of the six 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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Joseph "Buddy" Mattingly

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Biography

Joseph "Buddy" Mattingly is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Whitesville City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Maranda J. Ward

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Biography

Maranda J. Ward is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Whitesville City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

William "Bill" Whitsell

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Biography

William "Bill" Whitsell is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Whitesville City Commissioner, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Daviess County general-election ballot.

Greg Beyke

Nonpartisan

Biography

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

Jackie Bickett

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Biography

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

Clarence Julian Merritt

Nonpartisan

Biography

Clarence Julian Merritt is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Whitesville 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 Whitesville City Commissioner in 2026?

6 candidates are tracked for Whitesville City Commissioner on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Joseph "Buddy" Mattingly, Maranda J. Ward, William "Bill" Whitsell, Greg Beyke, Jackie Bickett and Clarence Julian Merritt. Candidate information follows official Daviess County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Whitesville 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
Joseph "Buddy" Mattingly, full profileMaranda J. Ward, full profileWilliam "Bill" Whitsell, full profileGreg Beyke, full profileJackie Bickett, full profileClarence Julian Merritt, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office