Court rules that London mayor can’t seek office because he lives outside of city limits

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 737

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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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 resides at a Keavy residence.

State law requires …

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