Morgantown City Council · Nov 3, 2026
Dionne Cannon
Merritt
Dionne Cannon Merritt, the incumbent, is running for Morgantown City Council in the Nov 3, 2026 election; 8 candidates are running for 6 seats.
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The race · City Council
- 01Amy DeweeseIncumbent
- 02Michael B. Gary Jr.Incumbent
- 03Russell A. GivensIncumbent
- 04Sharon JohnsonIncumbent
- 05Telia KeownIncumbent
- 06Dionne Cannon MerrittYou’re reading
- 07Trenton Shain
- 08Janeen Taylor
Background
- About
- Member of the Morgantown City Council, born and raised in Morgantown.
The City Council candidates are current council members Dionne Cannon Merritt, Telia Keown, Sharon Johnson, Amy Deweese, Michael B. Gary Jr. and Russell A. Givens, along with challengers Trenton Shain and Janeen Taylor. Beech Tree News · Oct 14, 2026
On the record: Dionne Cannon Merritt
3 sourced01Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Butler County sample ballot for City Council, City of Morgantown, in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Own statementKentucky Secretary of State · Nov 3, 2026Link
02Past candidacies1 sourced position
Ran for Morgantown City Council in 2024 (elected).
Own statementKentucky State Board of Elections · Nov 5, 2024Link
03Why running1 sourced position
As written by the candidate in a Beech Tree News candidate profile
Says she is seeking reelection to keep supporting progress and help bring new opportunities to Morgantown.
I want to continue being involved, supporting progress, helping bring new opportunities to our community, and working alongside our residents, businesses, city employees, and fellow officials.”
Own statementBeech Tree News · Oct 1, 2026Link
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