Laurel County judge rules London Mayor Randall Weddle is not eligible for reelection

A Laurel County judge has ruled that London Mayor Randall Weddle is not a legal candidate for reelection, according to a report from WKYT published June 24, 2026.

The ruling addresses Weddle’s eligibility to appear on the ballot for the next London mayoral election. The WKYT report says the court determined he cannot run as a legal candidate for reelection, leaving his candidacy in legal limbo and affecting the upcoming election process.

Weddle’s mayoral role is based in the City of London, in Laurel County. The court action is the latest step in a dispute over whether a sitting mayor can qualify to seek another term under Kentucky election and candidacy requirements.

Under the court’s decision, election-related procedures tied to Weddle’s name would need to reflect the ruling, including any steps election officials take to comply with the order and any deadlines tied to candidate certification and ballot preparation.

Public officials and local election administrators typically rely on court guidance when eligibility challenges arise close to election dates, particularly when a judge finds a candidate is not legally eligible. WKYT’s report indicates that is the situation created by this Laurel County ruling.

For voters, the practical impact centers on whether Weddle will be removed from ballot consideration or replaced, and what options remain if either side seeks further review. The outcome of any post-judgment steps would determine how long the city and county must operate under the court’s determination.

The court ruling also underscores that candidate eligibility can be contested through the legal system, and that local elections may change course when judges decide questions affecting who may appear on the ballot.

No additional details about the judge’s reasoning, the specific eligibility standard, or whether an appeal has been filed were included in the WKYT report description. Those issues are expected to be clarified in subsequent court filings or follow-up reporting.