Chance Andrew Tatum
Candidate for City Council, City of Hopkinsville, Ward 1
Background
Chance Andrew Tatum has worked as a handyman; he defeated Ward 1 Council Member Vance Smith in the May 2026 Republican primary.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports requiring landlords to maintain their rental properties
Asked at an April 2026 forum about the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
ReportRepublican City Council Ward One candidates discuss local issues at forumNews coverage · WHOP Radio · Apr 15, 2026 · whopam.com
“he would like the city to implement an act requiring landlords to take better care of their properties”
Health & human services
Supports post-treatment services to break cycle of homelessness
ReportRepublican City Council Ward One candidates discuss local issues at forumNews coverage · WHOP Radio · Apr 15, 2026 · whopam.com
“the lack of post-treatment services and support programs fuels the cycle of homelessness”
All sources (3)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Christian County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Christian County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Christian County election results: Primary brings local turnover
News coverage · Hoptown Chronicle · May 19, 2026 · hoptownchronicle.org
- Republican City Council Ward One candidates discuss local issues at forum
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Apr 15, 2026 · whopam.com
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