2026 Kentucky General Election

Cory COOLEY

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Cory Cooley moved to Versailles in first grade. He graduated from Woodford County High School in 2007. He is married to Katie, has one daughter, and has served on local event committees for Versailles’s Fourth of July, Halloween, and Christmas celebrations.

In the professional background, "Cory currently works as a real estate agent with Rector Hayden Realtors and co-hosts the talk show and podcast \"What's Up Woodford.\" He is a Marine Corps veteran and previously served as a deputy jailer for the Woodford County Detention Center.

Meet the Board of Directors - Woodford County Chamber of Commerce

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

Education

Smart and Responsible Growth

I believe growth should be thoughtful, well-planned, and rooted in what’s best for the people who call Versailles home. Every decision should be informed, intentional, and based on how it impacts our residents, our infrastructure, and our quality of life.

Vote Cooley for Versailles Mayor

I’m not interested in growth for the sake of growth. I believe in asking the right questions, exploring all options, and finding solutions that balance progress with preservation. Versailles has a character and charm that make it special, and protecting that while planning responsibly for the future matters to me.

Supports thoughtfully planned growth that balances progress with preservation and considers the effects on residents, infrastructure, and quality of life.

- Supports thoughtfully planned growth that balances progress with preservation and considers the effects on residents, infrastructure, and quality of life.

Housing & Urban Development

Law Enforcement/Fire

Supporting our law enforcement officers and firefighters is vital to the safety and well-being of Versailles. We are fortunate to have dedicated men and women who serve our community every day.

As mayor, I will work to ensure our first responders have the resources, training, and support they need to do their jobs safely and effectively, so they can continue protecting our citizens and serving our community with pride.

In plans to ensure first responders have resources, training, and support to work safely and effectively.

- In plans to ensure first responders have resources, training, and support to work safely and effectively.

Public Safety

Community Oriented

I believe every part of Versailles should feel connected and included. I want to support all events in every corner of our community, opportunities for families to come together, and enjoy everything our town has to offer. Strong community connections make Versailles a place everyone belongs.

Working Together

In my mind, but more importantly in my heart, I can’t imagine making decisions without first gathering all the information I can. Your voice and perspective will guide me to make the best choices possible. Leaning on our community, the council, and the professionals around me is key to ensuring every decision serves Versailles well.

Wants to support community events throughout Versailles and opportunities for families to gather.

Plans to seek community, council, and professional input before making city decisions.

- Wants to support community events throughout Versailles and opportunities for families to gather.
- Plans to seek community, council, and professional input before making city decisions.

Public Services

Transportation & Infrastructure

I’m passionate about supporting both our existing businesses and those looking to invest in Versailles’s future. Strong communication, collaboration, and fair opportunity matter if we want long-term success. Everyone deserves a seat at the table, because when business owners, farmers, industry leaders, and city leadership work together, Versailles is stronger for it.

Stewardship of Our City

I believe serving as mayor means being a careful steward of the resources entrusted to us. Every dollar the city spends comes from our residents, our families, and our local businesses, and it deserves to be managed with care, transparency, and purpose.

Smart leadership means looking beyond the short term and asking how today’s decisions will affect Versailles five, ten, and twenty years down the road. I will support thoughtful budgeting, responsible planning, and open communication so residents understand not just what decisions are being made, but why.

Supports existing businesses and those seeking to invest in Versailles through communication, collaboration, and fair opportunity.

Plans to support careful, transparent city budgeting and explain the reasons for city decisions to residents.

- Supports existing businesses and those seeking to invest in Versailles through communication, collaboration, and fair opportunity.
- Plans to support careful, transparent city budgeting and explain the reasons for city decisions to residents.

Economy

Fred SIEGELMAN

Fred Siegelman served as mayor of Versailles in 2012.

Mondays with the Mayors: Fred Siegelman, Versailles - WUKY

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

Jason DEVORE

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

Laura DAKE

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Laura has lived in the community since 1992 and raised three children there.

New Versailles Mayor Laura Dake ready to lead - Spectrum News

Laura was appointed mayor of Versailles on November 22, 2024, to complete the term. She has served on the Versailles City Council since January 2017.

Mayor - City of Versailles, Kentucky

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

Supports countywide bans on data centers to protect residents and farmland from potential damage.

Explores using factory-built homes in Versailles as a possible housing option.

Prioritizes accessible, efficient and safe sidewalks and streets that make walking more comfortable.

Applauds $1.4 million in funding for road and utility infrastructure to remove barriers to economic development.

Nick GREEN

Nick Green was born and raised in Versailles, Kentucky. He graduated from Woodford County High School in 2010. He volunteers at Daisy Hill Senior Living and the Woodford County Detention Center and serves on Eagle Scout boards of review for Woodford County Troops 14 and 43.

Nick Green works as a certified nursing assistant at Baptist Health Hospital and as a pastor at Glen’s Creek Baptist Church. He previously worked as an assistant cross-country and track coach at Woodford County High School.

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

- Supports responsible growth focused on family-oriented activities rather than unchecked expansion.
- Plans to prioritize infrastructure upgrades over unnecessary commercial property purchases.

- Plans to invest in roads, utilities, and essential services residents rely on daily.

- Plans to reduce unnecessary spending and ensure tax dollars are spent wisely.

Nick Green is originally from Versailles, Kentucky. He volunteers at Daisy Hill Senior Living and the Woodford County Detention Center, and serves on Eagle Scout Boards of Review for Woodford County Troops 14 and 43.

Nick Green works as a certified nursing assistant at Baptist Health Hospital and as pastor at Glen’s Creek Baptist Church. He previously worked as an assistant cross-country and track coach.

Preserving Traditional Values

Maintain growth rooted in the traditions,
families, and values that define Versailles.
Growing responsibly by focusing on family-
oriented acitvities, not unchecked expansion.

Nick Green for Mayor

Advocates for growth focused on family-oriented activities rather than unchecked expansion.

- Advocates for growth focused on family-oriented activities rather than unchecked expansion.

Strong Infrastructure

Investing in roads, utilities, and essential
services that residents rely on everyday.

Supports investing in roads, utilities, and essential services.

- Supports investing in roads, utilities, and essential services.

It’s government, not a commercial business

Government is here to serve and invest in
upgrading existing infrastructure over
unneccesary commerical property purchases.

Less waste, more accountability

Reducing unnecessary spending and making
sure every tax dollar is spent wisely

Prioritizes upgrading existing infrastructure over unnecessary commercial property purchases.

Supports reducing unnecessary spending and ensuring tax dollars are spent wisely.

- Prioritizes upgrading existing infrastructure over unnecessary commercial property purchases.
- Supports reducing unnecessary spending and ensuring tax dollars are spent wisely.

- 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. 

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