2026 Kentucky General Election

Elsmere City Council swore in Andrew Myatt as its newest council member at a special meeting on June 18.

The council voted 3-1 in favor of Myatt after conducting interviews in executive session. Other candidates for the position included Stephanie Treanor, Gary Treadway and Rusty C. Smith III.

Elsmere swears in new council member - LINK nky

FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	TITLE	PHONE	EMAIL
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Andrew	Myatt	City Council	(859) 466-8139	andrew@cityofelsmere.com
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City of Elsmere

Andrew currently serves on the Elsmere City Council. He was sworn in as a council member at a special meeting on June 18 after the council voted to appoint him.

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Andrew Myatt currently serves on the Elsmere City Council. He was sworn in as a council member at a special meeting on June 18 after the council voted to appoint him.

As of September 15, 2026, Andrew Myatt did not have a website or any information online.

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Andrew Myatt

As of September 15, 2026, Andrew Myatt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Buket Urgen

As of September 15, 2026, Carson Scalf did not have a website or any information online.

Carson Scalf

As of September 15, 2026, Edward "Eddy" Henry did not have a website or any information online.

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Edward "Eddy" Henry

As of September 15, 2026, Edward "Eddy" Henry’s website did not contain information on this issue.

FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	TITLE	PHONE	EMAIL
		Fire Chief	(859) 342-7911	
		City Manager	(859) 342-7911	
Joanne	Barnett-Smith	City Council	(859) 342-7911	tidbit7080@aol.com
Gloria	Grubbs	City Council	(859) 342-6214	gloria@cityofelsmere.com
Katie	Hehman	City Clerk	(859) 342-7911	hehman@cityofelsmere.com
Marty	Lenhof	Mayor	(859) 342-7911	lenhof@cityofelsmere.com

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ELS MERE CITY COUNCIL (elect 6)

Gloria Grubbs (i) 1357	WINNER

Joanne Barnett-Smith (i) 1177 WINNER

Rusty Smith 1146

Nancy Bowman (i) 1548 WINNER

Bill Bradford (i) 1479 WINNER

Alexis Tanner (i) 1303 WINNER

Aaron Moore 1520 WINNER

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Gloria Grubbs has been serving on Elsmere City Council for the past ten years, during which time she has witnessed and played a role in the city’s forward momentum. “We’ve had a lot of good staff. Our police, our city clerks, our maintenance department run by Chris [Zerhusen] have done an excellent job,” Grubbs said.

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Gloria Grubbs serves on Elsmere City Council. She won reelection to the council in 2016 and has served on the council for the past ten years.

Elsmere City Council votes to remove absent member Serena Owen

As of September 15, 2026, Gloria Grubbs did not have a website or any information online.

Gloria Grubbs

As of September 15, 2026, Gloria Grubbs’s website did not contain information on this issue.

City Manager (859) 342-7911
Joanne Barnett-Smith City Council (859) 342-7911 tidbit7080@aol.com
Gloria Grubbs City Council (859) 342-6214 gloria@cityofelsmere.com

City of Elsmere | Kentucky Department for Local Government

ELSMERE
Five of the six council members in the city of Elsmere were sworn in by Representative Kim Moser. Joanne Barnett-Smith, Gloria Grubbs, Missy Tester, and Maria Vogt were reelected to their council seats, and Justin Wade is the new councilmember.

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ELSMERE CITY COUNCIL (elect 6)

Gloria Grubbs (i) 1357 WINNER

Joanne Barnett-Smith (i) 1177 WINNER

Rusty Smith 1146

Nancy Bowman (i) 1548 WINNER

Bill Bradford (i) 1479 WINNER

Alexis Tanner (i) 1303 WINNER

Aaron Moore 1520 WINNER

Joanne currently serves on the Elsmere City Council. She was reelected in 2024 after winning election to the council in 2016.

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Joanne Barnett-Smith currently serves on the Elsmere City Council. She was reelected in 2024 after winning election to the council in 2016.

Joanne Barnett-Smith has sought more feedback from Elsmere citizens since she became a council member. “There’s a lot of people out there that I want to hear from to see how they’re doing, to make it better for them to stay in Elsmere,” she said. A resident since 1974, she looks to enact citizen-informed improvements that make living in Elsmere as pleasant as it has been for her and her family.

“Everybody tells me you’ve got to get on social media, but to me, I’m old-school. I’d rather talk to somebody face to face, shake their hands and say I’m here,” Barnett-Smith said. She encourages Elsmere citizens to approach her and the city council with suggestions for change—she can be reached by phone, but face-to-face dialog is even better. “I have my opinions, you have your opinions,” she added. “But if your opinions are better than mine, my God, they’re the ones that count.”

Prioritizes resident feedback and face-to-face conversations about changes in Elsmere.

- Prioritizes resident feedback and face-to-face conversations about changes in Elsmere.

Eliminate the PDS Council and transfer its responsibilities to the Kenton County Fiscal Court. The bill aims to streamline government operations and reduce redundancy in services provided to local governments. Supporters argue that this will lead to more efficient use of taxpayer dollars, while opponents express concern over losing local representation in planning decisions. Joanne Barnett-Smith, a candidate for Elsmere City Council Member, was asked about her stance on the proposed bill. "I believe that local governance is crucial for our community's needs. While I understand the desire for efficiency, I worry that eliminating the PDS Council could diminish our ability to address specific local issues effectively. We need to ensure that our voices are heard in planning and development decisions that affect us directly," she responded.

PDS Council

Opposes eliminating the Planning and Development Services Council, citing concerns that it would reduce local representation in planning and development decisions.

- Opposes eliminating the Planning and Development Services Council, citing concerns that it would reduce local representation in planning and development decisions.

As of September 15, 2026, Joanne Barnett-Smith did not have a website or any information online.

Joanne Barnett-Smith

As of September 15, 2026, Joanne Barnett-Smith’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Justin Wade

Justin Wade is a small business owner and author, who has lived in NKY all his life. As a city council member, he aims to improve the lives of the people of Elsmere by lowering property taxes, ensuring fiscally responsible budgeting, and promoting transparency and accountability. He also wants to attract more businesses to the city and ensure safe clean parks for its residents to enjoy.

Justin Clifford Wade has lived in Northern Kentucky all his life.

Justin Clifford Wade is a small business owner and author.

Justin is a small business owner and author.

Justin is a new Elsmere City Council member.

Kenton County Election results: 56.11% voter turnout - NKyTribune

Wants to ensure Elsmere residents have safe, clean parks.

- Wants to ensure Elsmere residents have safe, clean parks.

As of September 15, 2026, Justin Clifford Wade did not have a website or any information online.

Aims to use fiscally responsible budgeting.

Wants to attract more businesses to Elsmere.

- Aims to use fiscally responsible budgeting.
- Wants to attract more businesses to Elsmere.

Justin Clifford Wade

As of September 15, 2026, Justin Clifford Wade’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Maria Vogt

City Council Member

Maria Vogt has been a member of the City Council since 2018. She is dedicated to serving the residents of Elsmere and is committed to improving the quality of life in the community. Maria is passionate about local issues and works diligently to address the concerns of her constituents.

Maria Vogt

Marty Lenhof Mayor (859) 342-7911 lenhof@cityofelsmere.com
Jessica Lucius City Treasurer (859) 342-7911 lucius@cityofelsmere.com
Andrew Myatt City Council (859) 466-8139 andrew@cityofelsmere.com
Missy Tester City Council (859) 468-0437 missy@cityofelsmere.com
Maria Vogt City Council (859) 653-7483 maria@cityofelsmere.com
Greg D. Voss City Attorney (859) 991-5183 gvoss@vosslaw.net

Kentucky Department for Local Government — City of Elsmere

Maria Vogt currently serves as a member of the Elsmere City Council and has held the position since 2018.

Maria Vogt | Elsmere, KY

As of September 15, 2026, Maria Vogt did not have a website or any information online.

Maria Vogt’s priority for the next election year is to continue attracting new businesses to Elsmere. “We have acquired several new businesses built on lands that have sat empty for many years. Now we’re making progress filling those vacant spots,” she said, adding that new businesses mean more employment opportunities for Elsmere residents.

Prioritizes attracting new businesses to fill long-vacant sites in Elsmere.

- Prioritizes attracting new businesses to fill long-vacant sites in Elsmere.

As of September 15, 2026, Maria Vogt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

In Elsmere, there were six seats available with only five candidates running. Maria Vogt, Joanne Barnett Smith, Malcolm Xavier Daniels, Serena Owens and Missy Enxel Tester were all elected.

Here’s who won elections in Kenton County - LINK nky

ELSMERE
Five of the six council members in the city of Elsmere were sworn in by Representative Kim Moser. Joanne Barnett-Smith, Gloria Grubbs, Missy Tester, and Maria Vogt were reelected to their council seats, and Justin Wade is the new councilmember.

Serena Owen was not present.

Missy Enxel Tester was elected to the Elsmere City Council in 2022 and reelected in 2024.

As of September 15, 2026, Missy Enxel Tester did not have a website or any information online.

GENERAL ITEMS:
Municipal Order 18-2024 Police Department Job Descriptions - Ms. Rehman conducted a reading 'of the municipal order. Councilwoman Grubbs made a motion to accept municipal order 18-2024. Councilwoman Tester seconded the motion. Mayor Lenhof called for a voice vote: All members present voted aye. Motion Carried and so ordered.

Ordinance 1836-2024 - 2nd Reading- Prohibiting Cannabis Business Operations -Attorney Voss conducted the second reading of Ordinance 1836-2024. Councilwoman Vogt made a motion to approve ordinance 1836-2024. Councilwoman Tester seconded the motion. Mayor Lenhof called for a roll call vote. Motion Carried and so ordered.

Councilwoman Grubbs
Councilwoman Barnett Smith
Councilwoman Tester
Aye
Aye
Aye
Councilman Daniels
Councilwoman Vogt
Councilwoman Owen
Aye
Aye
Absent

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As a city council member, Missy Enxel Tester voted for Ordinance 1836-2024, which prohibits cannabis business operations.

- As a city council member, Missy Enxel Tester voted for Ordinance 1836-2024, which prohibits cannabis business operations.

Missy Enxel Tester

As of September 15, 2026, Missy Enxel Tester’s website did not contain information on this issue.

With 15 years of experience in local administration, Smith notes that involvement between the city and its citizens was greater a decade ago than it is now. He wants to reimplement a system where city departments, such as recreations and public works, would have designed city council members to consult when they need help. “That went to the wayside. All of that needs to come back to take the load off [city departments when] they need to concentrate on what they’re supposed to be doing,” Smith said.

Wants to restore a system that assigns council members to consult with recreation and public-works departments.

- Wants to restore a system that assigns council members to consult with recreation and public-works departments.

As of September 15, 2026, Rusty C. Smith Iii did not have a website or any information online.

Rusty C. Smith Iii

As of September 15, 2026, Rusty C. Smith Iii’s website did not contain information on this issue.

As of September 15, 2026, Sarah Underwood did not have a website or any information online.

Sarah Underwood

- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

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