City
Mayor, City of Franklin
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 4 years
- Candidates
- 3
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The mayor presides over the City of Franklin's board of commissioners, which hires a city manager to run day-to-day operations, and serves a four-year term.
Nonpartisan. Open seat: Mayor Larry Dixon is not on the ballot. Kelly Bush and Wendell Stewart are Franklin city commissioners; Dixon defeated Bush for mayor in 2022 (State Board of Elections results).
Taxes & budget
Kelly BushNo party listed
- Voted against raising Franklin's property tax rate to 11 cents
- Voted against Franklin's 2026-27 city budget
Doug ThompsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Wendell StewartNo party listed
- Voted for raising Franklin's property tax rate to 11 cents
Economy & jobs
Kelly BushNo party listed
No documented position found.
Doug ThompsonNo party listed
- Supports responsible growth and stronger support for local businesses
Wendell StewartNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Kelly BushNo party listed
- Voted against the $8.6 million Kroger Road project
Doug ThompsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Wendell StewartNo party listed
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Kelly BushNo party listed
No documented position found.
Doug ThompsonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Wendell StewartNo party listed
- Supports reviving the cancelled community splash pad project
Government & transparency
Kelly BushNo party listed
- Pledges transparency and hard questions in city government
Doug ThompsonNo party listed
- Supports involving citizens before city decisions are made
Wendell StewartNo party listed
- Supports a better city relationship with county officials
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.