Laurel County clerk confirms London mayor’s name will not appear on ballot

 (WKYT) – After a judge ruled that London Mayor Randall Weddle is not eligible to run for reelection, the Laurel County Clerk has confirmed that his name will not be on the ballot.

On Tuesday, a Laurel County Circuit Judge Michael Caperton ruled London Mayor Randall Weddle does not meet the one-year city residency requirement to run for mayor in November.

In a letter on Wednesday, Laurel County Clerk Tony Brown approved an emergency motion to remove Weddle’s name from the ballot.

As a result, Matt Orr will be the only London mayor candidate listed on the ballot.

Weddle’s attorney told WKYT on Tuesday that they will not appeal the judge’s ruling.

Write-in candidates

According to the Laurel County clerk, many have asked about write-in candidates for mayor.

Anyone who wishes to file must do so before 4 p.m. on August 24, and the cost to do so is $50.00

Only those who officially file will have votes cast for them counted in November’s election.

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