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Marshall County, Kentucky

Benton City Council

Henton, Downing, Holland, Thompson, Maddox, Jestes, Kerrick and Durham are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Marshall County election filings.

About this race

Nonpartisan City of Benton council race on the November 3, 2026 ballot; voters choose up to six of the eight candidates, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's published Marshall 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 6; the top 6 finishers win seats.

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Guy Henton

Nonpartisan

Biography

Guy Henton is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton City Council, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Marshall County general-election ballot.

Kayce Downing

Nonpartisan

Biography

Kayce Downing is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton City Council, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Marshall County general-election ballot.

Stanley "Butch" Holland

Nonpartisan

Biography

Stanley "Butch" Holland is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton City Council, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Marshall County general-election ballot.

Jeffrey Carr Thompson

Nonpartisan

Biography

Jeffrey Carr Thompson is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton City Council, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Marshall County general-election ballot.

David Maddox

Nonpartisan

Biography

David Maddox is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton City Council, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Marshall County general-election ballot.

Sylvia Jestes

Nonpartisan

Biography

Sylvia Jestes is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton City Council, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Marshall County general-election ballot.

Chris Kerrick

Nonpartisan

Biography

Chris Kerrick is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton City Council, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Marshall County general-election ballot.

John Durham

Nonpartisan

Biography

John Durham is on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Benton City Council, per the Kentucky Secretary of State's KRS 424.290 published Marshall County general-election ballot.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Benton City Council in 2026?

8 candidates are tracked for Benton City Council on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Guy Henton, Kayce Downing, Stanley "Butch" Holland, Jeffrey Carr Thompson, David Maddox, Sylvia Jestes, Chris Kerrick and John Durham. Candidate information follows official Marshall County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Benton City Council 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 profiles
Guy Henton, full profileKayce Downing, full profileStanley "Butch" Holland, full profileJeffrey Carr Thompson, full profileDavid Maddox, full profileSylvia Jestes, full profileChris Kerrick, full profileJohn Durham, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office