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Mayor, City of Oak Grove

Vote for: 1
Term: 4 years
Candidates: 5
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor is the elected head of the City of Oak Grove's government and serves a four-year term.

Nonpartisan. On the ballot in the City of Oak Grove (the F104 and G102 precincts; sample ballot).

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Janet Edwards

No party listed

The gist

Supports a paid fire department funded by new revenue
Supports economic development along the I-24 corridor
Pledges partnerships with Fort Campbell, Hopkinsville and Clarksville

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Supports a paid fire department funded by new revenue
Oak Grove councilmember joins race for mayor
News coverage · Christian County Now · Apr 9, 2026 · christiancountynow.com
“If we want a paid fire department, we must first secure a sustainable revenue stream.”
Supports economic development along the I-24 corridor
Oak Grove councilmember joins race for mayor
News coverage · Christian County Now · Apr 9, 2026 · christiancountynow.com
“economic development via the I-24 corridor to bring in revenue for the city”
Pledges partnerships with Fort Campbell, Hopkinsville and Clarksville
Oak Grove councilmember joins race for mayor
News coverage · Christian County Now · Apr 9, 2026 · christiancountynow.com
“I am committed to forging a strong, collaborative partnership with Fort Campbell, Hopkinsville, Christian County and Clarksville”

Richard Baker

No party listed

The gist

Pledges to improve infrastructure and residents' quality of life
Proposes programs to engage senior citizens and local youth

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Pledges to improve infrastructure and residents' quality of life
Oak Grove mayoral candidates share their priorities if they take office
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jul 1, 2026 · whopam.com
“Baker says he plans to focus on improving infrastructure and the quality of life for residents”
Proposes programs to engage senior citizens and local youth
Oak Grove mayoral candidates share their priorities if they take office
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jul 1, 2026 · whopam.com
“Baker says he would like to create programs to better engage with senior citizens and local youth.”

Duvon Perkins

No party listed

The gist

Pledges to mentor youth and make Oak Grove more inclusive

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Pledges to mentor youth and make Oak Grove more inclusive
Oak Grove mayoral candidates share their priorities if they take office
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jul 1, 2026 · whopam.com
“his priorities are to make the community more inclusive, invest time in mentoring local youth and improve public safety”

John Campbell

No party listed

The gist

Supports promoting residential and business growth
Supports using new revenue for a paid fire department
Proposes a city-run solid waste collection company

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Supports promoting residential and business growth
Oak Grove mayoral candidates share their priorities if they take office
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jul 1, 2026 · whopam.com
“Campbell says he would promote residential and business growth”
Supports using new revenue for a paid fire department
Oak Grove mayoral candidates share their priorities if they take office
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jul 1, 2026 · whopam.com
“with the additional tax revenue, he wants to invest in establishing a paid fire department”
Proposes a city-run solid waste collection company
Oak Grove mayoral candidates share their priorities if they take office
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jul 1, 2026 · whopam.com
“Campbell says he would also like to start a city-run solid waste collection company”

Jackie Oliver

No party listedIncumbent

The gist

Pledges to improve city infrastructure and create more housing
Supports building a new city water tower

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Pledges to improve city infrastructure and create more housing
Oak Grove mayoral candidates share their priorities if they take office
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jul 1, 2026 · whopam.com
“If she is reelected, Oliver says she is focused on improving the city's infrastructure and creating more housing.”
Supports building a new city water tower
Oak Grove mayoral candidates share their priorities if they take office
News coverage · WHOP Radio · Jul 1, 2026 · whopam.com
“Oliver says she is working on getting a new water tower constructed to benefit the city”

Challengers are listed first and incumbents last; otherwise candidates appear in ballot order. The Gist does not rank, rate or endorse candidates. Only positions backed by a cited source are shown; 7 issues covered in this race.