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Mayor of Franklin

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2 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The mayor presides over the city council and represents the city.

Linwood W. Johnson

No party listed

Franklin City Council member (Ward 4)

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Paul E. KaplanCandidate-submitted photo — Cardinal News voter guide

Paul E. Kaplan

No party listedIncumbent

Mayor of Franklin; insurance agency owner

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  • Supports improving Franklin's schools.
  • Supports controlled growth and affordable housing.
  • Supports the joint Franklin-Southampton economic development office.
  • Supports the new recreation center and park expansion.
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  1. Supports improving Franklin's schools.

    How to vote in Franklin (city): candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)

    Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com

    “I would love to see the schools improve to provide our children with greater opportunity.”
  2. Supports controlled growth and affordable housing.

    How to vote in Franklin (city): candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)

    Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com

    “I support controlled growth and affordable housing.”
  3. Supports the joint Franklin-Southampton economic development office.

    How to vote in Franklin (city): candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)

    Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com

    “I also work along side of our joint Franklin Southampton economic development office to enhance our ability to attract new businesses”
  4. Supports the new recreation center and park expansion.

    How to vote in Franklin (city): candidate questionnaire (Cardinal News, via ElectUp)

    Candidate questionnaire · Cardinal News · app.electup.com

    “we're building a beautiful new community recreation center and expanding our parks.”

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