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Vanessa Grossl
Vanessa Grossl (Republican Party) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 88. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.
Grossl (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the Kentucky House of Representatives to represent District 88. She declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Vanessa Grossl was born in Kentucky. Grossl earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in 2003 and a graduate degree from the University of Kentucky in 2005. Her career experience includes working as an account executive, K-12 and higher education teacher, civil servant, policy analyst, advancement manager, and business development coordinator. Grossl has been affiliated with Rotary International, the Junior League of Lexington, and the Japan America Society of Kentucky.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 88
Incumbent Vanessa Grossl is running in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 88 on May 19, 2026.
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2024
See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024
General election
General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 88
Vanessa Grossl defeated incumbent Cherlynn Stevenson in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 88 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vanessa Grossl (R) | 50.3 | 11,722 |
 | Cherlynn Stevenson (D) | 49.7 | 11,597 | |
| Total votes: 23,319 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Cherlynn Stevenson advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 88.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Vanessa Grossl advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 88.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Grossl in this election.
Pledges
Grossl signed the following pledges.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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Today, she is a business-minded executive who makes state government work for the people. She has worked for a software company that is the leading digital wallet purchasing and reimbursement platform for public funds, bringing transparency and accountability to public tax dollars and is currently working for a software company that assists aspiring entrepreneurs. Vanessa and her husband, Cameron, an engineer, pilot, and aircraft mechanic, also run a small business: Grossl Aviation.
Vanessa has worked at The Council of State Governments’ (CSG) National Headquarters in Lexington, KY, where her portfolios included education, workforce, finance, criminal justice, emergency preparedness, tech, privacy, and cybersecurity policy. She co-lead the 2021-2022 Healthy States National Task Force before being promoted internally to Advancement Manager.
Public service and bettering her community have always been a calling. Vanessa worked in local government in Lexington where she opened the city’s first international center, oversaw a number of key community outreach and engagement programs, and served as liaison to the Mayor’s International Affairs Advisory Council, and to the city’s Emergency Operations Center. She was also a public school teacher for nearly a decade.- Education
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Kentucky House of Representatives District 88 |
Officeholder Kentucky House of Representatives District 88 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on December 24, 2023
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| Preceded by Cherlynn Stevenson (D) |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88 2025-Present |
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