City & town
Alderman (City Council), City of Gallatin
District 5
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the Gallatin City Council, which adopts the city's budget and ordinances.
Elected by the district's voters (the county's condensed sample ballot: candidates appear only in their respective districts). Nonpartisan; the sample ballot lists each candidate as an Independent Candidate.
Economy & jobs
Brenda DotsonNo party listed
- Supports locally owned businesses and paths to better-paying jobs
Steven J. CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Roads & infrastructure
Brenda DotsonNo party listed
- Supports checking roads, schools and services before major development
Steven J. CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Government & transparency
Brenda DotsonNo party listed
- Supports explaining major city decisions in plain language
Steven J. CarterNo 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; 3 issues covered in this race.