City of Murray City Council (Calloway County)

Last updated Sat, Nov 7, 4:33 PM ET

17 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Murray voters

What this office does

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Candidates

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Linda Avery

Retired; former paralegal and Calloway Circuit Court clerk

Jeremy BellIncumbent

$144 raised (state filings)

Holly N Blalock-Herod

Adjunct instructor at Murray State University; realtor

Wesley BolinIncumbent

Owner of Bolin Books

Linda CherryIncumbent

Ken Claud

Calloway County Jailer

Adao "Aj" Cunha

Retired U.S. Navy master chief

"Marti" Martha R Erwin

Retired health care lawyer

Rogers Gayle

Adjunct instructor at Murray State University

Bonnie HigginsonIncumbent

Retired after 39 years at Murray State University

Monty McCuistonIncumbent

Small business owner; CEO of a local nonprofit

Rose RossIncumbent

Retired high school math teacher

Alice RouseIncumbent

Retired newspaper publisher
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Quick answers

Who is running for City of Murray City Council (Calloway County) in 2026?
Linda Avery, Jeremy Bell, Holly N Blalock-Herod, Wesley Bolin, Linda Cherry, Ken Claud, Adao "Aj" Cunha, "Marti" Martha R Erwin, Marty A Futrell, Rogers Gayle, Bonnie Higginson, Sue Hood, William C Adams III, Thomas Hornbuckle Jr., Monty McCuiston, Rose Ross and Alice Rouse.
Who is the incumbent?
Jeremy Bell, Wesley Bolin, Linda Cherry, Bonnie Higginson, Thomas Hornbuckle Jr., Monty McCuiston, Rose Ross and Alice Rouse currently holds this office.
What does this office do?
Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.
Who should I vote for in the City of Murray City Council (Calloway County) race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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