Who is Robert "Buz" Smith running against?

Raynarldo Henderson, Dujuan Thomas, Gerald Watkins and Sandra Wilson, for City of Paducah City Commission (McCracken County).

How much money has Robert "Buz" Smith raised?

$11K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Robert "Buz" Smith?

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Robert "Buz" Smith

Candidate for City of Paducah City Commission (McCracken 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.

5 candidates ran for City of Paducah City Commission (McCracken County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Paducah 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 Robert "Buz" Smith 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 Robert "Buz" Smith yet.

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Funding

$11K raised.

Largest donors	Amount
Keith Murt	$2,000
Wayne Upshaw	$500
Nancy Powless	$500
Meredith Schroeder	$500
Greg McKeel	$500
Connie Johnson	$500
Calvin Smith	$500
Dale Washburn	$350

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-19.

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Quick answers

What does the City of Paducah City Commission 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 Robert "Buz" Smith running against?: Raynarldo Henderson, Dujuan Thomas, Gerald Watkins and Sandra Wilson, for City of Paducah City Commission (McCracken County).
How much money has Robert "Buz" Smith raised?: $11K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Robert "Buz" Smith?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Robert "Buz" Smith's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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