2026 Kentucky General Election

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Georgetown City Council, Councilmember (Present)

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Connie K. Tackett | BallotReady

Connie K. Tackett currently serves as a council member on the Georgetown City Council.

Connie K. Tackett - BallotReady

As of October 8, 2026, Connie K. Tackett did not have a website or any information online.

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The Georgetown City Council voted 6-2 Monday to reject an inter-local agreement creating an authority to oversee a three-county business park on 500-acres in Scott County. A spokesperson for the regional effort said without Georgetown’s support, the project is now off the table. Showalter and Connie Tackett voted in favor of the inter-local agreement and creation of the business park. Council members Todd Stone, Alonzo Allen, Butcher Conway, Sonja Wilkins Brent, Hambrick and Hampton voted no.

Central KY business park is dead after Georgetown vote | Lexington Herald Leader

Voted for an agreement among three counties to create a business park.

- Voted for an agreement among three counties to create a business park.

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Connie K. Tackett

As of October 8, 2026, Connie K. TACKETT’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Connie K. TACKETT

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Lusby attended Morehead State University and moved back to his hometown after graduating. Since then, Lusby has worked in banking for nearly 30 years and currently serves as a council member in Scott County.

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David J. Lusby attended Morehead State University and moved back to his hometown after graduating.

Meet Georgetown mayoral candidate David Lusby - Spectrum News

David J. Lusby attended Morehead State University.

Lusby works as Vice President of Whitaker Bank in Lexington and a project developer in Georgetown and surrounding communities, he said. He previously served on City Council for 29 years starting in 1994 before unsuccessfully running for Mayor in 2022.

Second candidate withdraws from city council race

David J. Lusby works as vice president of Whitaker Bank in Lexington and as a project developer in Georgetown and surrounding communities.

Second candidate withdraws from City Council race | News

David works as vice president of Whitaker Bank in Lexington and as a project developer in Georgetown and surrounding communities.

David unsuccessfully ran for mayor in 2022. He previously served on the City Council for 29 years, beginning in 1994.

As of October 8, 2026, David J. Lusby did not have a website or any information online.

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David J. Lusby

As of October 8, 2026, David J. LUSBY’s website did not contain information on this issue.

David J. LUSBY

Calls for continued raises for emergency responders and investments in police facilities.

Black is one of two people at the forum who have not served on City Council previously. “I have been here in Georgetown going on 40 years now,” Black said. “My son, who is 25, and his friends sit around talking about ‘Georgetown needs this, Georgetown needs that.’ They want places for stuff like concerts and wintertime sports, and stuff like that. I just wanted to get my hat out here and try to do something for the community.”

Council candidates discuss growth, affordability

Council candidates discuss growth, affordability - News-Graphic.com

As of October 8, 2026, Donnie Black did not have a website or any information online.

Donnie Black

As of October 8, 2026, Donnie BLACK’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Donnie BLACK

Degrees
MBA, Sullivan University (2006)
Bachelor's, University of Kentucky, Accounting (1992)
High School Diploma, Scott County High School

Greg Hampton | BallotReady

Greg Hampton earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Business Administration from Sullivan University.

Greg Hampton earned a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in business from Sullivan University.

About Greg Hampton
Professional Experience
SRC, Chief Financial Officer (2009 - Present)
Georgetown City Council, Councilmember (Present)
International Crankshaft, Inc., Controller (1997 - 2008)

Greg currently works as chief financial officer at SRC. He previously worked as a controller at International Crankshaft, Inc.

Greg currently works as chief financial officer. He previously worked as a controller at International Crankshaft, Inc.

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2024-Home-Council Members Posted on January 01, 2025

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Email Greg Hampton (greg.hampton@georgetownky.gov)

Greg Hampton • Georgetown, KY

Greg currently serves as a Georgetown City Council member.

As of October 8, 2026, Greg Hampton did not have a website or any information online.

Greg Hampton

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Greg HAMPTON

Karen Tingle Sames - Staff Directory - Georgetown, KY

Karen Tingle Sames serves as a member of the Georgetown City Council.

As of October 8, 2026, Karen Tingle Sames did not have a website or any information online.

"Paris Pike has always been a busy road in Georgetown," said owner and Georgetown City Council member Karen Tingle Sames. "I do think that traffic should stop whether it's a double line, or single line for the safety of the children."

New Kentucky law imposes stricter rules for stopping for school buses

Supports requiring traffic to stop for school buses on roads with double or single lines to protect children.

- Supports requiring traffic to stop for school buses on roads with double or single lines to protect children.

Karen Tingle Sames

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Karen TINGLE SAMES

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Kevin Johnson

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Kevin JOHNSON

The documentary film producer-turned animator wanted to find a way to give back during the pandemic by offering up his creativity in a way that could make those at home laugh and smile.

"I'm a huge fan of Kentucky, and I live in Georgetown. I really enjoy the City of Georgetown, my hometown. I wanted to do a program that would be kind of a fun, different, interesting show that would showcase, not only Kentucky, but my hometown, and that's when I came up with the idea," he said.

Georgetown: The Animated Series comedy show

Michael Crisp is originally from Georgetown.

This animated comedy show has a Kentucky Twist - Spectrum News

Georgetown native Michael Crisp is the creative mind behind “Georgetown, The Animated Series” a comedy program based on the community of Georgetown, as well as many of the cities well know by residents.

The documentary film producer-turned animator wanted to find a way to give back during the pandemic by offering up his creativity in a way that could make those at home laugh and smile.

Michael works as an animator and previously worked as a documentary film producer.

Crisp, Menke newcomers to council

Crisp and Menke were elected to the council in the recent election, bringing fresh perspectives and ideas to the local government. Both candidates expressed their commitment to serving the community and addressing key issues such as infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.

Crisp, Menke newcomers to council

Michael was elected to the Georgetown City Council in the recent election.

Crisp, Menke newcomers to council - News-Graphic.com

Michael serves on the Georgetown City Council.

Crisp, a longtime resident, emphasized the importance of community engagement and transparency in government. He plans to hold regular town hall meetings to ensure that residents have a voice in local decision-making.

Plans to hold regular town hall meetings to give residents a voice in local decision-making.

Plans to hold regular town hall meetings to give residents more of a voice in local decision-making.

- Plans to hold regular town hall meetings to give residents more of a voice in local decision-making.

As of October 8, 2026, Michael CRISP’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Michael CRISP

Michael James is a candidate for the Georgetown City Council At-large in Kentucky for the 2026 election. He is running as a member of the Republican Party. James has previously served on the Georgetown City Council and has been involved in various community initiatives. His campaign focuses on issues such as economic development, public safety, and improving infrastructure in Georgetown. James aims to bring a fresh perspective to the council and address the needs of the residents.

Michael James (Georgetown City Council At-large, Kentucky, candidate 2026)

Michael James previously served on the Georgetown City Council.

Michael James (Georgetown City Council At-large, Kentucky ...

As of October 8, 2026, Michael James did not have a website or any information online.

Michael James

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Michael JAMES

Sonja Wilkins Brent - Staff Directory - Georgetown, KY

Sonja serves on the Georgetown City Council.

As of October 8, 2026, Sonja Wilkins Brent did not have a website or any information online.

Sonja Wilkins Brent

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Sonja Wilkins BRENT

GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WTVQ) – A city tries to strike a delicate balance between protecting the health and safety of a neighborhood with the rights of a property owner.

This week, Georgetown carried out a court-order cleanup at the home of a retired professor who some would say lives an eccentric lifestyle. Others say it’s a nuisance and that his hoarding is a problem for their street.

Most people would say Stephen Price is a little different …He believes the best things in life are free and lives an off-the-grid lifestyle.

Georgetown man living off the grid fights with city to keep home

Georgetown man living off-the-grid fights with city to keep home

As of October 8, 2026, Stephen D. Price did not have a website or any information online.

Stephen D. Price

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Stephen D. PRICE

Tammy Lusby Mitchell - Staff Directory - Georgetown, KY

Tammy Lusby Mitchell currently serves on the Georgetown City Council.

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Tammy Lusby Mitchell

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Tammy LUSBY MITCHELL

About Theta

Theta Vinegar is a candidate for Georgetown City Council. A lifelong Georgetown resident and graduate of Scott County High School, Georgetown College, and University of Kentucky she was raised in a family of ten siblings.

Her commitment to community service includes work with the Kidney Foundation of Central Kentucky, the National Kidney Foundation, the Ed Davis Event Committee, and serving as the Community Outreach Coordinator for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, she has held leadership roles as President and Vice President of her local Beta Sigma Phi chapter.

Theta Vinegar for Georgetown City Council

Theta VINEGAR is a lifelong Georgetown resident. She graduated from Scott County High School, Georgetown College, and the University of Kentucky. She has worked with the Kidney Foundation of Central Kentucky, the National Kidney Foundation, and the Ed Davis Event Committee, and has served as president and vice president of her local Beta Sigma Phi chapter.

Theta Vinegar is a lifelong Georgetown resident. She graduated from Scott County High School, Georgetown College, and the University of Kentucky. She has worked with the Kidney Foundation of Central Kentucky, the National Kidney Foundation, and the Ed Davis Event Committee, and has served as president and vice president of her local Beta Sigma Phi chapter.

Theta brings 25 years of extensive professional experience in program implementation, budgeting, community partnerships, marketing, sales, business development, and contract negotiations.

Theta Vinegar has 25 years of professional experience in program implementation, budgeting, community partnerships, marketing, sales, business development, and contract negotiations.

Theta Vinegar is a candidate for the Georgetown City Council At-large in Kentucky in the 2026 elections. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Vinegar has previously served on the Georgetown City Council and has been involved in various community initiatives. Her campaign focuses on issues such as economic development, public safety, and community engagement. Vinegar aims to improve the quality of life for residents and promote sustainable growth in Georgetown.

Theta Vinegar (Georgetown City Council At-large, Kentucky, candidate 2026)

Theta previously served on the Georgetown City Council.

Theta Vinegar (Georgetown City Council At-large, Kentucky ...

As a first-time homeowner, I have experienced the impact of rising housing costs firsthand. I am committed to fostering a community where everyone can afford to rent, buy, and remain in the neighborhood they love. By empowering residents to participate in our city's direction, we can create a space where every voice is valued.

Advocates for resident participation in city decision-making.

- Advocates for resident participation in city decision-making.

Committed to fostering a community where residents can afford to rent, buy, and remain in their neighborhoods.

- Committed to fostering a community where residents can afford to rent, buy, and remain in their neighborhoods.

As of October 8, 2026, Theta Vinegar’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Theta Vinegar

As of October 8, 2026, Theta VINEGAR’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Theta VINEGAR

At a Georgetown-Scott County NAACP candidate forum, Stone described his connection to Georgetown and volunteer work: “I’ve been on (city council) for four terms,” Stone said. “I was born in Georgetown, raised here. Most of my adult life has been in public service, whether it is working for the county road department, state road department, sheriff’s office, or the city police. I also volunteered with youth sports, Scott County Youth Football, and in the school system coaching football as well.”

Todd Stone was born and raised in Georgetown. He has volunteered with Scott County Youth Football and coached football in the school system.

At a Georgetown-Scott County NAACP candidate forum, Stone said: “I’ve been on (city council) for four terms,” Stone said. “I was born in Georgetown, raised here. Most of my adult life has been in public service, whether it is working for the county road department, state road department, sheriff’s office, or the city police.”

Todd has worked for the county road department, state road department, sheriff’s office, and city police.

Todd has served four terms on the Georgetown City Council.

As of October 8, 2026, Todd Stone did not have a website or any information online.

At a Georgetown-Scott County NAACP candidate forum, Stone said: “I’ve been on (city council) for four terms,” Stone said. “I was born in Georgetown, raised here. Most of my adult life has been in public service, whether it is working for the county road department, state road department, sheriff’s office, or the city police. I also volunteered with youth sports, Scott County Youth Football, and in the school system coaching football as well. … We’ve brought up the fact of impact fees and attempting to control growth without out and out stopping it. We are trying to bring in affordable housing. We are trying to do things the right way. We are going through now working with the planning and zoning office and trying to update the rules and regulations that they govern by. That’s just one of the many things that we are doing now to try to do the right thing for Georgetown and the citizens of Georgetown.”

Supports using impact fees to manage growth without stopping it.

Works to bring affordable housing to Georgetown.

Works with the planning and zoning office to update its rules and regulations.

- Supports using impact fees to manage growth without stopping it.
- Works to bring affordable housing to Georgetown.
- Works with the planning and zoning office to update its rules and regulations.

Todd Stone

As of October 8, 2026, Todd STONE’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Todd STONE

== Biography ==
Tony Hall has been involved in local politics and community service in Georgetown. He has a background in business and has served on various local boards and committees.

Tony Hall has been involved in community service in Georgetown.

Tony Hall (Georgetown City Council At-large, Kentucky, candidate ...

As of October 8, 2026, Tony Hall did not have a website or any information online.

Tony Hall

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Tony HALL

I am a retired public school teacher, an adjunct professor at Georgetown College, a mother of five children (two of whom are gay), and a grandmother to seven. My husband, a local pediatrician, and I both spoke in favor of the ordinance.

Reflections on the Georgetown Fairness victory | Kentuckians For The Commonwealth

Willow Hambrick is a mother of five children and a grandmother of seven.

Willow Hambrick is an adjunct professor at Georgetown College and a retired public school teacher.

The November 2020 Emerge Kentucky release says Emerge alumnae “delivered wins up and down the ballot in the 2020 General Election” and lists Hambrick under “Other Emerge Kentucky victories” as “* Willow Hambrick – Georgetown City Council.”

Emerge Kentucky Alumnae Win Up and Down the Ballot - Emerge Kentucky

Willow was elected to the Georgetown City Council in 2020.

Willow Hambrick - Emerge Kentucky

As of October 8, 2026, Willow Hambrick did not have a website or any information online.

I am a retired public school teacher, an adjunct professor at Georgetown College, a mother of five children (two of whom are gay), and a grandmother to seven. My husband, a local pediatrician, and I both spoke in favor of the ordinance.

Earlier in the post, Hambrick describes the Georgetown fairness ordinance as protecting legal religious exemptions while making discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation illegal in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

Supported Georgetown's fairness ordinance, which barred discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in housing, employment, and public accommodations while preserving religious exemptions.

- Supported Georgetown's fairness ordinance, which barred discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity in housing, employment, and public accommodations while preserving religious exemptions.

Some candidates say they see the cameras as a useful tool for law enforcement, citing things like helping police locate missing people, but raised concerns over a private company like Flock owning the data and not enough parameters around who gets to access it.

"If I had to vote today, I would not want Flock cameras," Georgetown City Council member Willow Hambrick said.

Scott County candidates oppose data centers, split on Flock cameras at public forum

Said she would not vote for Flock cameras if she were voting today.

- Said she would not vote for Flock cameras if she were voting today.

Willow Hambrick

As of October 8, 2026, Willow HAMBRICK’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Willow HAMBRICK

- 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. 

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