What party is Paul E. Kaplan?

Paul E. Kaplan is running as an Independent.

Is Paul E. Kaplan the incumbent?

Yes. Paul E. Kaplan currently holds this office.

Who is Paul E. Kaplan running against?

Linwood W. Johnson, for Franklin City Mayor.

How much money has Paul E. Kaplan raised?

$6,698 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Paul E. Kaplan?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Paul E. Kaplan's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Paul E. Kaplan

Independent · Candidate for Franklin City Mayor · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

In office now

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About this race

The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.

2 candidates ran for Franklin City Mayor in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

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 Paul E. Kaplan 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 Paul E. Kaplan yet.

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Funding

$6,698 raised.

Source: Virginia Department of Elections (COMET), reports through 2026-10-22.

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Linwood W. Johnson · Independent

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Quick answers

What party is Paul E. Kaplan?: Paul E. Kaplan is running as an Independent.
Is Paul E. Kaplan the incumbent?: Yes. Paul E. Kaplan currently holds this office.
What does the Franklin City Mayor seat do?: The city's top elected official. Depending on the city charter, either runs city government ("strong mayor") or leads the city commission alongside a hired city manager.
Who is Paul E. Kaplan running against?: Linwood W. Johnson, for Franklin City Mayor.
How much money has Paul E. Kaplan raised?: $6,698 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Paul E. Kaplan?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Paul E. Kaplan's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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