2026 Hardin County Race

Mika Tyler

NonpartisanElizabethtown City Council6 seats · 9 candidatesBallot position 2 of 9

On the November 3, 2026 ballot for Elizabethtown City Council. See the full race page.

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Hardin Local interview

In brief

AI-generated summary based on the interview transcript, approved by the candidate
Tyler described running for re-election to Elizabethtown City Council while finishing a first term, and being born and raised in Elizabethtown. Tyler cited over 18 years of working in the Elizabethtown community as an insurance agent. If re-elected, Tyler said, Tyler would continue down the same path on communication, being accessible, being available and listening. On growth, Tyler said the city has to keep making tough decisions on infrastructure, naming sewer and water runoff.

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From the candidate

Bio · Submitted by the campaign, typo corrected by Hardin Local
I’m Mika Tyler—an Etown native, wife, mom, small business owner and proud member of your Elizabethtown City Council. My husband and I are raising our family in the same community where I grew up, and I’m seeking reelection on November 3. What makes Etown special? Its people! Every resident matters, regardless of age, race or background. Over the past two years, I’ve come ready to listen, learn and ask questions—sometimes followed by a few more questions! I believe you deserve to understand both the decisions we make and the “why” behind them. Working together, we can encourage responsible growth, keep our community safe, open doors for our children, support our families and care for the older generations who have helped make Etown what it is today. That’s what making Etown a great place to live, work and play means to me! I kindly ask for your vote on November 3! Look for Mika Tyler in the second position in the Elizabethtown City Council race and mark that box! #voteMIKA

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Other candidates in this race

In ballot order
  1. Titus Sublett
  2. Julia Springsteen
  3. E. Lamar Jones
  4. Marty E. Fulkerson
  5. Jim Shaw
  6. Tim Isaacs
  7. Logan Simmons
  8. Bryan “Cheese” Reesor

All candidates for Elizabethtown City Council

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