Owensboro elections · City
City Commissioners, City of Owensboro (vote for up to four)
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Who is running
8 candidates on the ballot, from Kentucky Secretary of State, Daviess County sample ballot. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
John Ross Martin
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
John Ross Martin works in real estate and development in Owensboro. A local profile says his real estate work includes restoring and redeveloping downtown properties; the sources reviewed did not establish how long he has lived in the area.
No stated positions found yet
Tyler Goad
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
A retired U.S. Navy officer and instructor at Daviess County High School, according to a 2026 local candidate forum report.
No stated positions found yet
Jeff Sanford
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Sanford works in real estate and development and is an incumbent Owensboro city commissioner, according to a 2026 forum report and the Kentucky Department for Local Government.
Source: Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Department for Local Government
No stated positions found yet
Bob Glenn
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Glenn is a college professor and has served six terms as an Owensboro commissioner, according to his campaign biography.
Source: Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, Bob Glenn for Owensboro City Commission
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Curtis Maglinger
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Maglinger runs his own audio and video business and is an incumbent city commissioner, according to a 2026 forum report and the Kentucky Department for Local Government.
Source: Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky Department for Local Government
No stated positions found yet
Pamela L. Smith-Wright
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Smith-Wright has served multiple terms as a city commissioner and chairs the Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County, according to a 2026 forum report.
No stated positions found yet
Steve Johnson
Nonpartisan
He has worked in county and federal government and with the Bluegrass Music Initiative. The available source does not state how long he has lived in the area.
No stated positions found yet
Sharon Gail Nesmith
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
NeSmith manages the Hampton Inn & Suites downtown and is a current Owensboro city commissioner. The available source does not state how long she has lived in the area.
Source: Kentucky Department for Local Government, City of Owensboro directory
No stated positions found yet
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for City Commissioners, City of Owensboro (vote for up to four) on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the City Commissioners, City of Owensboro (vote for up to four) candidates in Owensboro stand on guns?
John Ross Martin (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Tyler Goad (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Jeff Sanford (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Bob Glenn (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
His 2026 campaign lists continued economic and residential development, support for homelessness programs and neighborhood initiatives, and efforts to reduce gun violence among his work and priorities. It also identifies public-safety upgrades and attracting businesses to the Massie industrial park as priorities. (Bob Glenn for Owensboro City Commission)
Curtis Maglinger (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Pamela L. Smith-Wright (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Sharon Gail Nesmith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the City Commissioners, City of Owensboro (vote for up to four) candidates in Owensboro stand on public safety?
John Ross Martin (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Tyler Goad (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Jeff Sanford (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Bob Glenn (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
His campaign identifies continued upgrades to Owensboro Fire Department facilities and expanding and upgrading the police headquarters and training center as priorities. (Bob Glenn for Owensboro City Commission)
Curtis Maglinger (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Pamela L. Smith-Wright (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Sharon Gail Nesmith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the City Commissioners, City of Owensboro (vote for up to four) candidates in Owensboro stand on jobs and the economy?
John Ross Martin (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Tyler Goad (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Jeff Sanford (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Bob Glenn (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
Glenn says he supports expanding local career opportunities and continued business development, including bringing new and expanded businesses to the Massie industrial park. (Bob Glenn for Owensboro City Commission)
Curtis Maglinger (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Pamela L. Smith-Wright (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Sharon Gail Nesmith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
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More on the Owensboro ballot
- Mayor, City of Whitesville (listed for part of Whitesville precinct)Pamela A. Morris
- City Commissioners, City of WhitesvilleJoseph "Buddy" Mattingly, Maranda J. Ward, William "Bill" Whitsell, Greg Beyke, Jackie Bickett, Clarence Julian Merritt
U.S. SenateAndy Barr, Charles Booker, Christopher Campbell, A. Charles Booker
U.S. House, 2nd Congressional DistrictS. Brett Guthrie, Megan Wingfield, Thomas A. Loecken- State Senate, District 8Gary M. Boswell, Vicki Quisenberry, Ary M. Boswell
- State House, District 7Suzanne Miles, Laurie C. Campbell
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