Who is Fred Deaton running against?

Brennan Lippert, Rob Richardson, Katima Smith-Willis, Leesa Unger and Katrisha Gail Waldridge, for City of Frankfort City Council (Franklin County).

How much money has Fred Deaton raised?

$8,552 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Fred Deaton?

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Fred Deaton

Candidate for City of Frankfort City Council (Franklin County) · November 3, 2026

About this race

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.

6 candidates ran for City of Frankfort City Council (Franklin County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Frankfort voters.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Fred Deaton only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Fred Deaton yet.

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Funding

$8,552 raised, $550 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Franklin County Republican Party	$1,000
John Sower	$250
Willie Hensley	$100
Gene Coverston	$20

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-15.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Frankfort City Council seat 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 is Fred Deaton running against?: Brennan Lippert, Rob Richardson, Katima Smith-Willis, Leesa Unger and Katrisha Gail Waldridge, for City of Frankfort City Council (Franklin County).
How much money has Fred Deaton raised?: $8,552 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Fred Deaton?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Fred Deaton's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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