Ruth Gao

About this race

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

14 candidates ran for City of Jeffersontown City Council (Jefferson County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Jeffersontown voters.

About Ruth Gao

Restaurant owner (South Seas Tiki and Golf). Holds a doctorate in educational leadership from Northwest Nazarene University. Her campaign site lists her as a Jeffersontown City Council member; Branch Politics says she was elected in 2024.

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Where they stand

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Funding

$1,556 raised.

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-08-19.

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Also running

• Mark Blum
• Matt Bowdy
• Nita Cox
• Richard "Dickie" Dunn
• Vincent Grisanti
• Allison Neal Head
• Pamela Thomas Hickey
• Cynthia Kinnard
• Ray "Chubby Ray" Perkins
• Mark Russell
• Debi Pridemore Sanning
• Trena Smith
• Pam Ware

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Quick answers

What does the City of Jeffersontown City Council seat do?

Your city's legislative body. Passes local ordinances, sets the city budget and property-tax rate, and makes zoning and development decisions; often hires the city manager.

Who is Ruth Gao running against?

Mark Blum, Matt Bowdy, Nita Cox, Richard "Dickie" Dunn, Vincent Grisanti, Allison Neal Head, Pamela Thomas Hickey, Cynthia Kinnard, Ray "Chubby Ray" Perkins, Mark Russell, Debi Pridemore Sanning, Trena Smith and Pam Ware, for City of Jeffersontown City Council (Jefferson County).

How much money has Ruth Gao raised?

$1,556 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Ruth Gao?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ruth Gao's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.