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Paducah City Commission (up to four)
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Who is running
5 candidates on the ballot, from Kentucky Secretary of State sample ballot. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Sandra Wilson
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Wilson was first elected to the Paducah City Commission in November 2012 and won a seventh term in November 2024; she also serves as Mayor Pro Tem. She worked at Westvaco for 26 years, including 22 years as Public Affairs Manager, and became President/CEO of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce in 2013; she is a Murray State University graduate.
Source: City of Paducah — Sandra Wilson
No stated positions found yet
Robert "Buz" Smith
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Smith was born and raised in Paducah and is a sixth-generation city resident. After studies in business, he worked 23 years at US Foodservice and predecessor companies, then 16 years for the Department of Energy as a strategic planner and program analyst; he has served on the City Commission since 2023 and previously served six terms.
1 sourced statement · Campaign site
Raynarldo Henderson
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Henderson has served on the Paducah City Commission since January 2021 and was elected to a third term in November 2024. He has been senior pastor of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church for 34 years, founded and leads the Washington Street Community Development Corporation, and served 17 years on the Paducah Housing Authority board, including 16 years as chair; he arrived in Paducah in 1992.
No stated positions found yet
Dujuan Thomas
Nonpartisan
Thomas is a Paducah City Commissioner, first elected in November 2024, and describes himself as a lifelong Paducah native. His campaign biography says he is a businessman, served in the Army National Guard, and holds a Master of Legal Studies from American University and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Louisville.
Source: Dujuan Thomas for Paducah Campaign — 2026 campaign page
3 sourced statements · Campaign site
Gerald Watkins
Nonpartisan
The available sources identify Watkins as a Realtor and former Kentucky state representative and Paducah commissioner, but no qualifying official or candidate-authored source was located to substantiate more background details.
Source: Paducah City Commission Candidate 2026 — Gerald Watkins profile
No stated positions found yet
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Paducah City Commission (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 Paducah City Commission (up to four) candidates in Paducah stand on housing?
Sandra Wilson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
The campaign says it aims to expand affordable housing, particularly for seniors and single-parent families. (Dujuan Thomas for Paducah Campaign — 2026 campaign page)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Paducah City Commission (up to four) candidates in Paducah stand on roads and infrastructure?
Sandra Wilson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
His campaign lists priorities including long-term solutions for flooding, stormwater, and sewer infrastructure, and repairing roads and sidewalks in overlooked neighborhoods. (Dujuan Thomas for Paducah Campaign — 2026 campaign page)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Paducah City Commission (up to four) candidates in Paducah stand on elections and how government runs?
Sandra Wilson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
The campaign identifies strengthening transparency and accountability in local government as a priority. (Dujuan Thomas for Paducah Campaign — 2026 campaign page)
No public statement found in our sources.
Other positions
Sandra Wilson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
Voted against the interlocal agreement and the authorization of up to $6 million in general-obligation notes for a proposed 100,000-square-foot speculative industrial building. These are recorded votes, not a separate statement of his reasons or broader policy position. (City of Paducah)
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
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More on the Paducah ballot
U.S. SenateAndy Barr, Charles Booker, Christopher Campbell, Thomas Michael Murphy- U.S. House, District 1James R. Comer, John "Drew" Williams
- State Senate, District 2Danny Carroll
- State House, District 3Randy Bridges, Michael McVicker
- McCracken County Circuit Clerk (unexpired term)Anita Turner
- McCracken County Property Valuation AdministratorBill Dunn
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