City
Mayor, City of Stanford
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor heads the city government of Stanford.
Nonpartisan. Open seat: Mayor Dalton Miller died in 2026, and interim mayor Jeremy Johnson is not on the ballot. Bill Miracle filed for mayor and withdrew.
Public safety
Joe Lynn GillilandNo party listed
- Pledges to keep city staff and improve their equipment
Nehemiah WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Joe Lynn GillilandNo party listed
- Supports improving low-income housing with the city council
Nehemiah WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Economy & jobs
Joe Lynn GillilandNo party listed
- Supports tourism and making better use of Cedar Creek Lake
Nehemiah WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Health & human services
Joe Lynn GillilandNo party listed
- Supports senior programs, parks and restaurant recruitment
Nehemiah WilkinsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Joe Lynn GillilandNo party listed
No documented position found.
Nehemiah WilkinsonNo party listed
- Pledges fresh ideas for solving the city's problems
- Supports involving young people in planning Stanford's future
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; 5 issues covered in this race.