Abbey Barnes (Mayor of Evansville, Wisconsin, candidate 2026)

Abbey Barnes

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Mayor of Evansville

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Next election

April 7, 2026

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Abbey Barnes is running for election to the Mayor of Evansville in Wisconsin. Barnes is on the ballot in the general election on April 7, 2026.

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Biography

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Elections

General election

The general election will occur on April 7, 2026.

General election for Mayor of Evansville

Abbey Barnes (Nonpartisan) and Jeff Stevens (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Mayor of Evansville on April 7, 2026.

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• South Central Federation of Labor

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Campaign website

Barnes' campaign website stated the following:

My Platform

A Mayor that Shows Up

First and foremost, Evansville needs a Mayor who is present, involved, and deeply committed to our community:

• An active, accessible Mayor who represents Evansville every day
• A collaborative partner who works constructively with City Staff and City Council
• A visible leader who attends and supports community events 

Clear, Consistent Communication 

City government should be transparent, understandable, and easy to engage:

• A user-friendly website with up-to-date information
• FAQ’s in plain language 
• Clear explanations of city spending, priorities and outcomes

Responsible Spending and Smart Borrowing

As I often do, budgeting for my small business, our city must make tough but thoughtful decisions 

• A strong emphasis on fiscal responsibility and long-term financial planning 
• Reducing unnecessary interest costs so tax dollars work for residents, not lenders 
• Limiting borrowing until the city has paid down our debt on past capital improvement projects such as the Aquatic Center
• Ensure we are managing our utilities for the greatest benefit to the citizens 

Growing our Tax Base Through Economic Development 

Evansville cannot tax its way to sustainability- we must grow:

• A renewed focus on attracting manufacturing and industrial employers 
• Strategic efforts to entice new businesses that create jobs and help offset the property tax burden
• Development of city owned properties and under utilized spaces within our business district 
• Honest evaluation of missed opportunities, including large-scale projects like the proposed soybean processing plant, to ensure we are competitively moving forward. 
• Consideration and long-term planning for development of a modern business and industrial park

I’m running with a practical, people-first vision. Evansville deserves a mayor who is engaged, transparent, and willing to make hard choices. My goal is to strengthen our community and plan responsibly for the future.

— Abbey Barnes' campaign website (March 23, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

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