Mike New
Candidate for City Council, City of Somerset, Ward 6
Background
Mike New served 11 and a half years on the Somerset City Council, leaving his Ward 6 seat in 2020, and eight years as a Pulaski County magistrate.
Documented positions
Government & transparency
Supports more transparency and careful use of city funds
ReportMeet the Candidates (May 2026 primary questionnaire)Candidate questionnaire · Commonwealth Journal · May 2, 2026 · somerset-kentucky.com
“More transparency to the citizens of Somerset. Work with the mayor and other council people to make sure our funds are used wisely”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Mike New on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- Roads & infrastructureNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Sample ballot, November 3, 2026 General Election (Pulaski County; published under KRS 424.290)
Election filing · Pulaski County Clerk (posted by the Kentucky Secretary of State) · web.sos.ky.gov
- Candidates continue to file for 2026 election
News coverage · Commonwealth Journal · Dec 8, 2025 · somerset-kentucky.com
- Meet the Candidates (May 2026 primary questionnaire)
Candidate questionnaire · Commonwealth Journal · May 2, 2026 · somerset-kentucky.com
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