2026 Kentucky General Election

Grayson VANDEGRIFT

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Grayson has lived in the area most of his life and resides here with his wife Katie and four children.

Mayor

Grayson Vandegrift has lived in the area most of his life. He resides with his wife, Katie, and their four children.

Grayson Vandegrift has served as mayor of Midway for over eight years, and he calls it “one of the great honors of my life to serve as mayor in the greatest small town in America.”

What You Need To Know
Grayson Vandegrift was appointed in May to serve as Midway's mayor for the remainder of a vacated term

Midway mayor faces write-in campaign after appointment to fill vacated term

Grayson has served as mayor of Midway for over eight years. He was appointed in May to serve the remainder of a vacated term as mayor.

Midway mayor fights to complete term with a write-in campaign

As of October 8, 2026, Grayson VANDEGRIFT’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Education

“By working closely with the city council and residents, we‘ll do everything within our power to keep Midway affordable, to increase the services we provide, and to enhance our quality of life by keeping Midway a small but vibrant and charming city.”

Plans to work with the city council and residents to keep Midway affordable.

- Plans to work with the city council and residents to keep Midway affordable.

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

“My goal continues to be a voice for every Midwegian, and to enhance the small town feel that makes our home so special to residents and visitors alike,” Vandegrift said.

Plans to increase city services and preserve Midway's small-town character.

- Plans to increase city services and preserve Midway's small-town character.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

Economy

- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 