City of Covington City Council (Kenton County)

Last updated Sun, Nov 8, 3:15 AM ET

8 candidates · General election, November 3, 2026 · Covington voters

What this office does

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.

Candidates

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Tim Acri

Vice president, O'Rourke Wrecking Company

Tim Downing

Manager, Hormel Foods · $600 raised (state filings)

Jay Fossett

City administrator of Dayton, Ky.; municipal lawyer

Dan Francis

Retired pastor, Latonia Baptist Church · $12K raised (state filings)

Cari McMurtry Garriga

Faculty and administrator, Thomas More University; health and wellness coach

Steve Hayden

IT professional

Bill Wells

$7,678 raised (state filings)

James ToebbeIncumbent

Listed as withdrawn by the Kentucky Secretary of State; his name remains on Kenton County's printed ballot · Covington city commissioner · $5,600 raised (state filings)
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Quick answers

Who is running for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County) in 2026?
Tim Acri, Tim Downing, Jay Fossett, Dan Francis, Cari McMurtry Garriga, Steve Hayden, Bill Wells and James Toebbe.
Who is the incumbent?
James Toebbe currently holds this office.
What does this office 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 should I vote for in the City of Covington City Council (Kenton County) race?
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When is the election?
The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.

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