Is James Toebbe the incumbent?

Yes. James Toebbe currently holds this office.

Who is James Toebbe running against?

Tim Acri, Tim Downing, Jay Fossett, Dan Francis, Cari McMurtry Garriga, Steve Hayden and Bill Wells, for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County).

How much money has James Toebbe raised?

$5,600 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for James Toebbe?

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

James Toebbe

Candidate for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Listed as withdrawn by the Kentucky Secretary of State; his name remains on Kenton County's printed ballot. Source

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.

8 candidates ran for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Covington voters.

About James Toebbe

Covington city commissioner. Incumbent commissioner and veteran. LINK nky reported on Sept. 14, 2026, that he had withdrawn from the council race; the report does not say whether his name remains on the ballot.

What they say they'll focus on:

Raising the rental license fee to $30 a year to fund a code enforcement inspector (April forum)

Summarized in our words from source 1, source 2, checked October 2026. Not an endorsement.

Where they stand

This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place James Toebbe only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for James Toebbe yet. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.

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Funding

$5,600 raised, $5,000 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Northern Kentucky Labor Council PAC	$300
IBEW PAC Voluntary FUND	$300

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-08-04.

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Quick answers

Is James Toebbe the incumbent?: Yes. James Toebbe currently holds this office.
What does the City of Covington 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 James Toebbe running against?: Tim Acri, Tim Downing, Jay Fossett, Dan Francis, Cari McMurtry Garriga, Steve Hayden and Bill Wells, for City of Covington City Council (Kenton County).
How much money has James Toebbe raised?: $5,600 as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for James Toebbe?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare James Toebbe's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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