Court Rules London Mayor Randall Weddle Cannot Run for Re-Election over Residency Dispute
Judge Michael O. Caperton found Weddle’s true home was in Keavy, citing testimony, property records and security arrangements that undercut his London residency claim.
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Court rules that London mayor can’t seek office because he lives outside of city limits
London Mayor Randall Weddle exits the courtroom at the Laurel County Judicial Center in London, Kentucky on April 15, 2026. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Morgan Hornsby)A Laurel County judge has ruled that embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle is ineligible to be a candidate in the town’s upcoming mayoral election. Circuit Judge Michael Caperton wrote in a Tuesday order that Weddle does not reside within London city limits, “and thus, is not a bon…
Court rules London Mayor Randall Weddle cannot run for re-election over residency dispute
A Laurel Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday that London Mayor Randall Weddle does not meet the residency requirement to run for re-election, removing him from the November 2026 mayoral race.Judge Michael O. Caperton of Division II, Laurel Circuit Court granted an Emergency Motion for Removal, finding that Weddle is not a "bona fide candidate" for the upcoming London mayoral election.The case centered on whether Weddle actually resides in the City…
Judge rules London mayor not eligible to run for re-election
A Laurel Circuit Judge ruled Tuesday London Mayor Randall Weddle is not a bona fide candidate for the upcoming London mayoral election in November. Read this story and more for just $.99 cents today, or subscribe to get access every day! Please login to view this content. Not a Member? Join UsThe post Judge rules London mayor not eligible to run for re-election appeared first on The News Journal.
Court rules that London mayor can’t seek office because he lives outside of city limits - The Lexington Times
By McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern · June 23, 2026 A Laurel County judge has ruled that embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle is ineligible to be a candidate in the town’s upcoming mayoral election. Circuit Judge Michael Caperton wrote in a Tuesday order that Weddle does not reside within London city limits, “and thus, is not a bona fide candidate for mayor.” While Weddle does own a property on East Fifth Street in London, he primarily reside…
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