Steve Keel
Candidate for City Council, City of Hopkinsville, Ward 10
Background
Steve Keel represented Ward 10 until 2024 and defeated Council Member Michael Velez in the May 2026 Republican primary.
Documented positions
Housing
Supports housing young families can grow into
WHOP's account of an April 2026 League of Women Voters forum.
ReportRepublican City Council Ward 10 candidates discuss local issues, topicsNews coverage · WHOP Radio · Apr 6, 2026 · whopam.com
“there needs to be housing available that young folks could grow into and one day have a family in”
Economy & jobs
Proposes studying other cities' strategies for economic growth
ReportRepublican City Council Ward 10 candidates discuss local issues, topicsNews coverage · WHOP Radio · Apr 6, 2026 · whopam.com
“should explore what other cities are doing to encourage economic and population growth”
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 10 candidates discuss local issues, topics
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Apr 6, 2026 · whopam.com
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