Erlanger/Elsmere Independent Board of Education (Vote for 3)
Candidate	Total Votes	% Votes
Sarah Shackelford	1,886	28.9%
Rachel Retherford	1,777	27.2%
Andria Humpert	1,466	22.4%
Marvin L. Townsend	1,407	21.5%
100% of precincts reporting

Cincinnati.com local election results, November 8, 2022

Marvin L. Townsend ran for the Erlanger/Elsmere Independent Board of Education in 2022 but did not win.

Kenton County Election Results: Nov. 8, 2022 - Cincinnati Enquirer

2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 15, 2026, Marvin L. Townsend did not have a website or any information online.

Access to Education

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Marvin L. Townsend

As of September 15, 2026, Marvin L. Townsend’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Mauricio Mendez

Buket Urgen

Rachel B. Retherford

Serena Owen

- Board of education members work as a team to lead the school district by setting policy, providing resources, and overseeing employees. 
- The board of education is responsible for the local school budget. It reviews expenditures, allocates funds, and approves facility plans. The board may levy taxes if deemed necessary.
- The board of education hires and directly supervises the district superintendent.
- School board of education numbers are elected in staggered even-numbered years through a nonpartisan election and serve four-year terms. Most boards in Kentucky consist of five members. 
- Independent school districts elect board members at large; county school districts elect board members from divisions. 
- School board members do not receive a salary. They may be compensated for costs associated with state-mandated activities. 

Governs the local public school system and allocates the education budget. 