City
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).
Public safety
Janet EdwardsNo party listed
- Supports a paid fire department funded by new revenue
Richard BakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Duvon PerkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
John CampbellNo party listed
- Supports using new revenue for a paid fire department
Jackie OliverNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Janet EdwardsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Richard BakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Duvon PerkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
John CampbellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jackie OliverNo party listed
- Pledges to improve city infrastructure and create more housing
Economy & jobs
Janet EdwardsNo party listed
- Supports economic development along the I-24 corridor
Richard BakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Duvon PerkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
John CampbellNo party listed
- Supports promoting residential and business growth
Jackie OliverNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Janet EdwardsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Richard BakerNo party listed
- Pledges to improve infrastructure and residents' quality of life
Duvon PerkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
John CampbellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jackie OliverNo party listed
- Supports building a new city water tower
Environment & parks
Janet EdwardsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Richard BakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Duvon PerkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
John CampbellNo party listed
- Proposes a city-run solid waste collection company
Jackie OliverNo party listed
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Janet EdwardsNo party listed
No documented position found.
Richard BakerNo party listed
- Proposes programs to engage senior citizens and local youth
Duvon PerkinsNo party listed
- Pledges to mentor youth and make Oak Grove more inclusive
John CampbellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jackie OliverNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Janet EdwardsNo party listed
- Pledges partnerships with Fort Campbell, Hopkinsville and Clarksville
Richard BakerNo party listed
No documented position found.
Duvon PerkinsNo party listed
No documented position found.
John CampbellNo party listed
No documented position found.
Jackie OliverNo party listed
No documented position found.
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.