Paducah elections · City
Paducah City Commission (vote for up to four; listed precincts and precinct portions)
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Candidates listed
5 candidates in our sourced ballot listing. This listing includes ballot names and source links.
Sandra Wilson
Nonpartisan
Robert "Buz" Smith
Nonpartisan · Incumbent
Raynarldo Henderson
Nonpartisan
Dujuan Thomas
Nonpartisan
Gerald Watkins
Nonpartisan
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Paducah City Commission (vote for up to four; listed precincts and precinct portions) 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 (vote for up to four; listed precincts and precinct portions) candidates in Paducah stand on housing?
She said residents should be able to remain in their homes as they age, and pointed to city home-improvement assistance and the coming senior center as relevant supports. She also said there may be a need for more senior housing. (The Paducah Sun)
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
Thomas said he supported investment in affordable housing and Southside revitalization, and wanted to keep pushing for stronger neighborhoods and more affordable housing. Reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Paducah City Commission (vote for up to four; listed precincts and precinct portions) candidates in Paducah stand on public safety?
She encouraged continued efforts by the police department to recruit African American officers and said police should increase community outreach and build close relationships in neighborhoods. (The Paducah Sun)
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan)
Henderson said he supports police building meaningful community relationships by getting out of their cars, learning their beats, residents and businesses, and nurturing relationships; he also said residents and police both have accountability in that relationship. Reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
Thomas advocated for officers to be active in the community and said more community events could help mend divisions between police and residents. Reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Paducah City Commission (vote for up to four; listed precincts and precinct portions) candidates in Paducah stand on the environment?
No public statement found in our sources.
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
Smith voted against the interlocal agreement and the general-obligation notes authorizing city funding for a speculative industrial-park building. (City of Paducah, City Commission Meeting Highlights — August 11, 2026)
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Where do the Paducah City Commission (vote for up to four; listed precincts and precinct portions) candidates in Paducah stand on taxes and spending?
No public statement found in our sources.
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
Thomas said he advocated capping property-tax rates to help keep people from being priced out of their neighborhoods, while noting state law complicates the issue. He said he would continue advocating against property-tax increases and connecting seniors with organizations that can help them; these statements were reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
Watkins supported reducing property taxes as much as possible and increasing the homestead exemption from just under $10,000 to at least $20,000. He said he was discussing possible legislation with his state senator; reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
Where do the Paducah City Commission (vote for up to four; listed precincts and precinct portions) candidates in Paducah stand on jobs and the economy?
She said she supports diversity initiatives and described the city commission’s unanimous vote condemning the large Confederate flag on Interstate 24, which she said sends visitors the wrong message and may deter business investment. (The Paducah Sun)
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan)
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
No public statement found in our sources.
Other positions
No public statement found in our sources.
Robert "Buz" Smith (Nonpartisan, incumbent)
No public statement found in our sources.
Raynarldo Henderson (Nonpartisan)
On protecting residents during neighborhood revitalization, Henderson said the city is responsible for ensuring that seniors and other residents can remain in their neighborhoods, even if the city needs to contribute money to those efforts. This was reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
Henderson said he fully supported diversity, equity and inclusion. Reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
No public statement found in our sources.
Watkins said he supported diversity, equity and inclusion, and supported revisiting efforts concerning the large Confederate flag along Interstate 24. Reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
Watkins said body cameras are a useful law-enforcement tool and suggested requiring a warrant to access body-camera footage. Reported from the Oct. 15, 2026, candidate town hall. (The Paducah Sun)
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