Chuck Ellinger II

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Chuck Ellinger II
Image of Chuck Ellinger II
Lexington City Council At-large
Tenure

2019 - Present

Term ends

2027

Years in position

6

Prior offices
Lexington City Council At-large

Elections and appointments
Last elected

November 8, 2022

Education

High school

Lexington Catholic High School

Bachelor's

Rollins College

Law

University of Kentucky Law

Personal
Profession
Attorney
Contact

Chuck Ellinger II is an at-large member of the Lexington City Council in Kentucky. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Ellinger ran for re-election for an at-large seat of the Lexington City Council in Kentucky. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.

Ellinger was previously an at-large member of the Lexington, Kentucky City Council from 2003 to 2014.[1] In 2014, Ellinger was a candidate for District 3 of the Lexington City Council. He lost to J. "Jake" Gibbs.

Biography

Chuck Ellinger was born and lives in Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from Lexington Catholic High School in 1983. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Rollins College in 1987 and a J.D. from the University of Kentucky in 1990. Ellinger’s career experience includes working as the owner of Rogers Restaurant and as an attorney.[1]

Elections

2022

See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2022)

General election

General election for Lexington City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Lexington City Council At-large on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Dan Wu
Dan Wu (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
20.9
 
42,435
Image of James Brown
James Brown (Nonpartisan)
 
18.8
 
38,077
Image of Chuck Ellinger II
Chuck Ellinger II (Nonpartisan)
 
17.9
 
36,215
Image of Bill Farmer
Bill Farmer (Nonpartisan)
 
17.1
 
34,710
Image of Richard Moloney
Richard Moloney (Nonpartisan)
 
15.1
 
30,681
Image of Lillie Miller-Johnson
Lillie Miller-Johnson (Nonpartisan)
 
10.1
 
20,462

Total votes: 202,580
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lexington City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Lexington City Council At-large on May 17, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Chuck Ellinger II
Chuck Ellinger II (Nonpartisan)
 
18.5
 
19,021
Image of Dan Wu
Dan Wu (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
18.0
 
18,568
Image of James Brown
James Brown (Nonpartisan)
 
17.2
 
17,699
Image of Bill Farmer
Bill Farmer (Nonpartisan)
 
16.2
 
16,622
Image of Richard Moloney
Richard Moloney (Nonpartisan)
 
13.3
 
13,669
Image of Lillie Miller-Johnson
Lillie Miller-Johnson (Nonpartisan)
 
7.9
 
8,086
Image of Arnold Farr
Arnold Farr (Nonpartisan)
 
6.9
 
7,137
Matt Miniard (Nonpartisan)
 
2.0
 
2,070

Total votes: 102,872
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2018

General election

General election for Lexington City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the general election for Lexington City Council At-large on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Steve Kay
Steve Kay (Nonpartisan)
 
22.7
 
48,649
Image of Richard Moloney
Richard Moloney (Nonpartisan)
 
19.5
 
41,835
Image of Chuck Ellinger II
Chuck Ellinger II (Nonpartisan)
 
19.0
 
40,824
Image of Adrian Wallace
Adrian Wallace (Nonpartisan)
 
14.8
 
31,788
Image of Lillie Miller-Johnson
Lillie Miller-Johnson (Nonpartisan)
 
13.5
 
28,919
Connie Kell (Nonpartisan)
 
10.5
 
22,428

Total votes: 214,443
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Lexington City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates ran in the primary for Lexington City Council At-large on May 22, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of Steve Kay
Steve Kay (Nonpartisan)
 
19.5
 
25,015
Image of Chuck Ellinger II
Chuck Ellinger II (Nonpartisan)
 
16.6
 
21,352
Image of Richard Moloney
Richard Moloney (Nonpartisan)
 
16.3
 
20,860
Image of Adrian Wallace
Adrian Wallace (Nonpartisan)
 
9.3
 
11,990
Connie Kell (Nonpartisan)
 
8.5
 
10,867
Image of Lillie Miller-Johnson
Lillie Miller-Johnson (Nonpartisan)
 
8.4
 
10,722
Image of Harry Clarke
Harry Clarke (Nonpartisan)
 
8.2
 
10,521
Image of Arnold Farr
Arnold Farr (Nonpartisan)
 
5.6
 
7,149
Todd Hamill (Nonpartisan)
 
4.8
 
6,211
Matt Miniard (Nonpartisan)
 
2.8
 
3,600

Total votes: 128,287
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2014

See also Lexington, Kentucky city council elections, 2014

The city of Lexington, Kentucky held elections for city council on November 4, 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. At-Large incumbent Chuck Ellinger, II and J. "Jake" Gibbs defeated Rock Daniels in the District 3 primary. Gibbs defeated Ellinger in the general election.[2] District 3 incumbent Diane Lawless did not run for re-election.[3][4]

Lexington City Council District 3 General Election, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngJ. "Jake" Gibbs 66.9% 2,499
Chuck Ellinger, II 33.1% 1,238
Total Votes 3,737
Source: Fayette County Clerk's Office - Official 2014 Election Results
Lexington City Council District District 3 Primary Election, 2014
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.pngChuck Ellinger, II Incumbent 26.8% 564
Green check mark transparent.pngJ. "Jake" Gibbs 54.6% 1,149
Rock Daniels 18.6% 392
Total Votes 2,105
Source: Fayette County Clerk's Office - Official 2014 Election Results

Campaign themes

2022

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Chuck Ellinger II did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2014

On his campaign website, Ellinger highlighted the following issues:[5]

  • "Basic services to all the citizens of the 3rd District, including exceptional police and fire departments, improved storm water and sanitary sewers, streets and roads."
  • "Fiscally responsible spending of your tax dollars."
  • "Strong working relationships among the City Government, the Business Community and the University of Kentucky; focusing on economic growth opportunities and jobs for all our citizens."
  • "City Government is open and accountable to all citizens."
  • "Strong neighborhood involvement and encourage public input."
  • "Traffic problems addressed with efficient, effective solutions."
  • "Responsible growth and preservation of green space."
  • "City Government works cooperatively with the School Board & Public School Administrators to help provide quality education."
  • "Continued efforts to strengthen the vitality of downtown Lexington through the support of public/private partnerships."
  • "Increased focus on tourism to enhance Lexington-Fayette County as a premiere tourist destination."

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