2026 Kentucky General Election

LUDLOW COUNCIL

(Top 6 elected)

Julia Terry Navarre 704 winner
Bill Whiteley 740 winner
Chris Wright 877 winner
Tom Amann 813 winner
Stephen Chapman 621 winner
Nancy Deaton Mullins 463
Wayne Massey 367
John Gaiser 532
Tiffany Grider 559 winner
Samantha Matthews WITHDREW
Bill Mullins 474

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Julia Terry Navarre was elected to the Ludlow City Council in 2018.

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As of September 15, 2026, Julia Terry Navarre did not have a website or any information online.

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Paul was in his final year of college in 1996 when he dropped out to become a clown. He did ultimately return and got his theatre degree but not before a stint with Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey.

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Paul Hallinan Miller earned a degree in theatre.

Paul Hallinan Miller earned a degree in the dramatic arts from the University of Cincinnati.

These days Paul and his team at Ludlow-based Circus Mojo are all about bringing out the best in people through circus arts. Their classes, workshops, performances, and other programs have inspired children of all backgrounds, seniors, sports teams, corporate executives, people with disabilities, doctors, and hospitalized kids.

Built in 1946, the Ludlow Theatre was vacant for years when Paul acquired it and is continuing to renovate it. Immediate plans for the facility include expanding the seating capacity, installing a restaurant and bar, and developing its very own in-house circus production group.

Paul works with a team at Ludlow-based Circus Mojo, which offers circus arts classes, workshops, performances, and other programs. He also acquired the Ludlow Theatre and is continuing to renovate it.

Paul works with a team at Ludlow-based Circus Mojo, which offers circus arts classes, workshops, performances, and other programs. He also acquired the Ludlow Theatre.

As of September 15, 2026, Paul Hallinan Miller did not have a website or any information online.

Paul Hallinan Miller told LINK nky that his platform would include dissolving Ludlow. “My platform is we shouldn’t exist,” Miller said. He argued that the city should be absorbed into either Fort Wright or Covington.

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Said Ludlow should be dissolved and absorbed into Fort Wright or Covington.

- Said Ludlow should be dissolved and absorbed into Fort Wright or Covington.

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The second candidate is Sarah Thompson, the current strong mayor appointed a few months back by her fellow city council members when the previous mayor resigned for health reasons. You’d think she’d have some easy votes from the same council that just put her in, but in several chilly meetings she’s not been able to get support for her preferred administrator.

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Sarah currently serves as mayor of Ludlow after city council members appointed her to the position following the previous mayor’s resignation.

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Sarah currently serves as mayor of Ludlow.

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

One of the key areas of focus in this budget is public safety. We are committed to ensuring that our police and fire departments have the resources they need to keep our community safe. This includes funding for new equipment, training, and personnel.

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Commits budget funds to police and fire equipment, training, and personnel.

Wants to commit budget funds to police and fire equipment, training, and personnel.

- Wants to commit budget funds to police and fire equipment, training, and personnel.

In addition to public safety, we are also investing in infrastructure improvements. Our roads, parks, and public spaces are vital to the quality of life in Ludlow, and we want to ensure that they are well-maintained and accessible to all residents.

Invests in infrastructure improvements to maintain accessible roads, parks, and public spaces.

Claims to be investing in infrastructure improvements to maintain accessible roads, parks, and public spaces.

- Claims to be investing in infrastructure improvements to maintain accessible roads, parks, and public spaces.

Another important aspect of the budget is our commitment to economic development. We believe that by investing in our local businesses and attracting new ones, we can create jobs and stimulate growth in our community.

Supports investing in local businesses and attracting new businesses to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

- Supports investing in local businesses and attracting new businesses to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Sarah Thompson

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

- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 

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