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City Council, City of Hopkinsville

Ward 1

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Term
2 years
Candidates
2
Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The city council is Hopkinsville's legislative body. Its twelve members each hold a ward seat and serve two-year terms; every city voter votes on all twelve ward seats.

Partisan city election. Every Hopkinsville voter votes on all twelve ward seats (sample ballot).

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Chance Andrew Tatum

Republican

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  • Supports requiring landlords to maintain their rental properties
  • Supports post-treatment services to break cycle of homelessness
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  1. Supports requiring landlords to maintain their rental properties

    Republican City Council Ward One candidates discuss local issues at forum

    News 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”

  2. Supports post-treatment services to break cycle of homelessness

    Republican City Council Ward One candidates discuss local issues at forum

    News coverage · WHOP Radio · Apr 15, 2026 · whopam.com

    “the lack of post-treatment services and support programs fuels the cycle of homelessness”

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