Doug Thompson
Candidate for Mayor, City of Franklin
Background
Doug Thompson founded Sporting Times, a south-central Kentucky sports publication, in 2004, after more than 23 years of executive work with companies including Johnston & Murphy and Fruit of the Loom.
Photo: Franklin Favorite
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports responsible growth and stronger support for local businesses
ReportThompson files for Franklin MayorNews coverage · Franklin Favorite · Jun 4, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“I support responsible growth, stronger support for local businesses, better long-term planning”
Government & transparency
Supports involving citizens before city decisions are made
ReportThompson files for Franklin MayorNews coverage · Franklin Favorite · Jun 4, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
“leadership that listens to the citizens of Franklin, not after decisions are made, but before”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Doug Thompson on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (2)
- Simpson County Sample Ballot, General Election, November 3, 2026 (published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Simpson County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Thompson files for Franklin Mayor
News coverage · Franklin Favorite · Jun 4, 2026 · franklinfavorite.com
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