Your Jefferson County ballot

Source: Jefferson County Clerk, 2026 Candidate Filings incl. write-in list (revised Oct. 2, 2026) (accessed Oct 18, 2026). Names are shown as listed by the source. Which district races you see depends on where you live; check yours at Kentucky Voter Information Center (State Board of Elections).

OfficeCandidates
Jefferson County Sheriff, Kentucky
Stephen Yancey (D)

Stephen Yancey (Democratic Party) is running for election for Jefferson County Sheriff, Kentucky. Yancey advanced from the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.

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Alexander William Marson (R)

Alexander William Marson (Republican Party) is running for election for Jefferson County Sheriff, Kentucky. The Republican primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

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Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division
Teddy Gordon

Teddy Gordon is running for election for judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

Personal LinkedInNo campaign site found

Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “On December 4, 2006 at 11 AM I had the biggest and most humbling honor in mow my 53 years of the practice of law when I argued before the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of Meredith v Jefferson County Public Schools.”
Campaign priorities: “I am a senior citizen and i protect our senior citizens from being the victims of identity theft, fraud, scams, and violence of any kind.”
Policy focus: “I will ask those in power if elected if i can hold court one day a month in various high schools to allow students who are bullied to come forward and ask for protection of the Courts, and be immediately available to go back to the school and enforce the no contact order!”
Lisa Langford

Lisa Langford is a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027. Langford is running for re-election for judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division.

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Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division
Jonathan Max Allen

Jonathan Max Allen is running for election for judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am currently a prosecutor for the Jefferson County Attorney's Office.”
Campaign priorities: “Holding people accountable for the harm they cause to our community is essential.”
Policy focus: “I believe that constitutional rights should always be upheld.”
Karen Faulkner

Karen Faulkner is a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027. Faulkner is running for re-election for judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I have sixteen years’ experience as an attorney in all aspects of District Court as well as Circuit, Family and Federal Courts.”
Campaign priorities: “We need to support alternative resolutions and treatment options, including Restorative Justice, Treatment Courts, and other ways to curb recitivism.”
Policy focus: “I believe in fairness and progress in the Court system.”
Anchorage Independent Public School, At-large
Vote for 3
Phillip Kash, Rufus Collie King III (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot), Andrew O'Brien, Jessica Ross
Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education District 1Jody Hurt vs. Gail Logan Strange
Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education District 2
Lillian Brents
Alante’ J. Gaines

Alante’ J. Gaines is running for election to the Jefferson County Public Schools to represent District 2 in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Phil Haming
Robert Kahne
Tim Shaughnessy
Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education District 3Gay P. Adelmann vs. Taylor Everett vs. Veda Pendleton vs. Neil Seftor
Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education District 4 (Special)
Trevin Bass
Deja B. Jackson

Deja B. Jackson is running in a special election to the Jefferson County Public Schools to represent District 4 in Kentucky.

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Michelle E. Patrick
Kimberly Ann Vinegar
Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education District 5 (Special)Carrie Donovan vs. Kyle N. Killebrew vs. William E. Snawder
Audubon Park City Council At-large
Vote for 6
Pete Becker
H. Joseph Brenner

H. Joseph Brenner is running for election to the Audubon Park City Council At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Brenda Jean Hartman
Austin T. Schwenker

Austin T. Schwenker is running for election to the Audubon Park City Council At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

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Daniel Stephen
Joseph Tronzo
Tony Williams
Barbourmeade City Commission At-large
Vote for 4
Bryan Coomer
Cory J. Denbo
Heather M.S. Laoticharoen

Heather M.S. Laoticharoen is running for election to the Barbourmeade City Commission At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Robert Longshore
Connor O'Malley
Briarwood City Commission At-large
Vote for 4
Derrick A. Ailiff, Lauren Carter Becker, Debra R. Boone, Caroline Meiners, Larry Nalley III
Mayor of Briarwood
Liz McGrath
Brian K. Sutton

Brian K. Sutton is running for election to the Mayor of Briarwood in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Positions: official source pending.

Douglass Hills City Council At-large
Vote for 6
Steven Herhold, Bonnie Jung, Bill Middleton, Rick Moreschi, Matthew Nelson, Jennie Norfleet, Neil Sandefur, Denise Scarpellini
Mayor of Douglass Hills
Laura Herhold
Jeffrey J. Riddle Sr.

Jeffrey J. Riddle Sr. is running for election to the Mayor of Douglass Hills in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Heritage Creek City Council At-large
Vote for 6
William Bowling, Nate Curran, Kim Davis, Alex Kleinhenz, Lacey Michalik-Bobowski, Billy Mitchell, Anne Mouritsen, Michael Neat, Karen Skinner, Angela Soeder, Joseph Soeder, Mary Jean Whitehouse
Mayor of Heritage CreekEthan Lambert vs. Fred D. Williams
Mayor of Hickory HillSarah Brownfield vs. David Jones
Houston Acres City Commission At-large
Vote for 4
Marcia S. Allen, Martha L. Atwell, Harvey Edward Hardison, Scott Medley, Mia Seitz
Hurstbourne City Commission At-large
Vote for 4
Robert Cissell
James P. DeLaney

James P. DeLaney is running for election to the Hurstbourne City Commission At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

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Ben Jackson
Christina Leahy
Bill Leavell
Any Mardis
Kevin Singer
Mayor of Hurstbourne
Mary Schneider Masick
John May

John May (Republican Party) ran for election for Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator in Kentucky. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018. Source: official verification pending: the SOS county-filings database lists a John May for Mayor of Hurstbourne, but this profile describes a 2018 PVA race, so it is not certain they are the same person

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Mayor of Hurstbourne AcresTerry McAllister vs. Holly Slone vs. Mark Wenger
Indian Hills City Council At-large
Vote for 9
Robert L. Astorino Sr., Ann E. Dreisbach, Laura J. Dunbar, Lee K. Garlove, LuAnn George, John Harralson, Samuel Hayward, Lee Maddox, Kay Matton, W. Vance Von Borries
Jeffersontown City Council At-large
Vote for 8
Mark Blum, Matt Bowdy, Nita Cox, Richard Dunn, Ruth Gao, Vincent Grisanti, Allison Neal Head, Pamela Thomas Hickey, Cynthia Kinnard, Randy Lawson, Ray Perkins, Mark Russell, Debi Pridemore Sanning, Trena Smith, Pam Ware
Mayor of Louisville
Craig Greenberg

Craig Greenberg (Democratic Party) is the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. Greenberg is running for re-election for Mayor of Louisville in Kentucky.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Campaign priorities: “My number one responsibility as Mayor is ensuring that Louisvillians are safe and feel safe in their community.”
Policy focus: “We know that kids who get an early start to their education are much more likely to lead safe, healthy, and prosperous lives.”
In the candidate's words: “I've been endorsed by Governor Andy Beshear and Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman, Rep.”
Shameka Parrish-Wright

Shameka Parrish-Wright (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 3. She assumed office on January 1, 2024. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Positions, with sources (1)
Background & approach: “At the end of the day, responsibility comes first — and that’s how I’ll lead as mayor. Serving the people of Louisville will always be my top priority.”
Jeff Yocum (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot)
Dave Biggers (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot)

Dave Biggers is running for election for Mayor of Louisville in Kentucky. Biggers is a write-in candidate in the general election on November 3, 2026.

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JusAustin R. Lane (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot)

JusAustin Lane is running for election for Mayor of Louisville in Kentucky. Lane is a write-in candidate in the general election on November 3, 2026. Lane did not appear on the ballot for the primary on May 19, 2026.

Louisville Metro Council District 1
JaRee Gardner

JaRee Gardner is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 1 in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

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Tammy Hawkins

Tammy Hawkins (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 1. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

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Louisville Metro Council District 11
Melina Hettiaratchi

Melina Hettiaratchi is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 11 in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

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Kevin Kramer

Kevin Kramer (Republican Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 11. He assumed office in 2003. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Louisville Metro Council District 17
Nancy-Lynne Walters

Nancy-Lynne Walters is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 17 in Kentucky. She advanced from the primary on May 19, 2026.

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Markus Winkler

Markus Winkler (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 17. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Louisville Metro Council District 19
Alex Feria

Alex Feria is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 19 in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

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Anthony Piagentini

Anthony Piagentini (Republican Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 19. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Louisville Metro Council District 21
Lonnie Joseph

Lonnie Joseph is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 21 in Kentucky. He advanced from the primary on May 19, 2026.

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Betsy Ruhe

Betsy Ruhe (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 21. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I am a retired teacher who has worked for years to improve my community. I look forward to having the opportunity to work in other neighborhoods to empower citizens and lift up voices to improve communities from the ground up.”
Campaign priorities: “I will work to strengthen neighborhood ties and empower citizens to speak up and generate change from the bottom up.”
Goals in office: “The first historical event that really stuck with me was a political rally for Ronald Reagan at my university.”
Louisville Metro Council District 23
Jeff Hudson

Jeff Hudson (Republican Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 23. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Ainsley Jones

Ainsley Jones is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 23 in Kentucky. She advanced from the primary on May 19, 2026.

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Louisville Metro Council District 3
Keisha Dorsey

Keisha Dorsey is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 3 in Kentucky. She advanced from the primary on May 19, 2026.

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Kumar Rashad

Kumar Rashad is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 3 in Kentucky. He advanced from the primary on May 19, 2026.

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Louisville Metro Council District 5
Ray Barker

Ray Barker is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 5 in Kentucky. He advanced from the primary on May 19, 2026. Barker was a 2016 Democratic candidate for District 43 of the Kentucky House of Representatives.

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Donna Purvis

Donna Purvis (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 5. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Louisville Metro Council District 7
Paula McCraney

Paula McCraney (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 7. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Campaign priorities: “I want to continue advocating for District 7 and seeing our projects to fruition. I’ve secured $100,000 in the Louisville Metro budget to improve portions of Westport Road, worked with a State Representative to secure $350,000 for Herr Lane improvements $250,000 for a traffic study near the VA Medical Center.”
In the candidate's words: “I always recommend to everyone interested in seeking office to read and understand the United States Constitution.”
Qualifications & experience: “I am a servant leader. My number one goal in everything I do is to serve.”
Catherine Timmerman

Catherine Timmerman (also known as Cat) is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 7 in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

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Positions, with sources (2)
Campaign priorities: “Improving Our Infrastructure. When Businesses look to grow, they look closely at infrastructure.”
Policy focus: “I am passionate about effective and efficient government, and bringing resources back to the district.”
Louisville Metro Council District 9
Alison Brotzge-Elder

Alison Brotzge-Elder is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 9 in Kentucky. She advanced from the primary on May 19, 2026.

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Positions, with sources (1)
Campaign priorities: “When we talk about growth, we need to think about the needs of the community and the ability to improve people's lives first.”
Andrea Parr

Andrea Parr is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 9 in Kentucky. She advanced from the primary on May 19, 2026. Andrea Parr earned a bachelor's degree from the Mount Holyoke College.

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Positions, with sources (3)
Background & approach: “I grew up in a working class family in Elizabethtown; my dad was a Vietnam vet and worked in factories until he retired.”
Campaign priorities: “Democracy: The working people of Louisville should have far more control of how our money is spent.”
Policy focus: “I am passionate about bringing democracy to our budget process and making sure our budget reflects the needs of working people in Louisville.”
Lyndon City Council At-large
Vote for 7
Erika Allen
Linda L. Cambron
Jeni Church
Amanda L. Haskovec

Amanda L. Haskovec is running for election to the Lyndon City Council At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Dana Isbell
James Kapp
Sharon R. Morris
Carla S. Nalley

Carla S. Nalley is running for election to the Lyndon City Council At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Larry Owens
Camie N. Popham

Camie N. Popham is running for election to the Lyndon City Council At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Becky Baxter Ricketts
Dean Samsel

Dean Samsel is running for election to the Lyndon City Council At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Positions: official source pending.

Vicki Gammel Stanley
Amy Lynn Stuber

Amy Lynn Stuber is running for election to the Lyndon City Council At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Positions: official source pending.

Ann Towles
Dave Wegman
Jim Yates
Mayor of LyndonAndy Benner vs. Brent Hagan
Lynnview City Council At-large
Vote for 6
Lauren Braden, Amanda Hudson, Randell Matthews, Linda Plappert, Jesse D. Pruitt, Suzanne Stark, Christie Williamson
Meadowview Estates City Commission At-large
Vote for 4
Joshua W. Fichetola, Sandra Kelley, Tia Moore, Wesley Paul Odle III, Thomas Vagasky
Mayor of Middletown
J. Byron Chapman

J. Byron Chapman is running for election to the Mayor of Middletown in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

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Allison Kenny
Mark Stigers
Mayor of Seneca Gardens
David J. Clement

David Clement ran for election for the Division 1 judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 2nd Appellate District. Clement lost in the general election on November 8, 2022.

LinkedInNo campaign site found

Steve McGuire
Mayor of ShivelyMaria D. Johnson (D) vs. Daniel Staudenheimer (R)
Saint Matthews City Council At-large
Vote for 8
Bernard Bowling Jr.

Bernard Bowling Jr. is running for election to the Saint Matthews City Council At-large in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

Antonio Brown
Cathi Clark
Frank A. Flynn
Nathan Hernandez
Tim Holland
Sarah Landes
Mary Jo Garvey Nay
Amy Olson
Jackie Vanetti
Mayor of SycamoreJames Barr vs. Meredith Doll (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot)
Sycamore City Commission At-large
Vote for 4
Nancy Barbati, Virginia Foresman, Kim Hendricks, Landon Scott Stalker (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot), Deborah Wurtele
Wellington City Commission At-large
Vote for 4
Christina Chesnut, Jessie Halladay, Taylor J. Swilley, Pierre Ungaro, Brooke Wegner
Mayor of West Buechel
Linda Cook
Brenda K. Moore

Brenda K. Moore is running for election to the Mayor of West Buechel in Kentucky. Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, candidate filings with the county clerk (accessed Oct 29, 2026)

West Buechel City Council At-large
Vote for 7
Michael Bierbaum, Macienze Bierbaum, Samantha Blanton, Freya Cook, Jerry L. Embry, Alyssa Holt, Tammy Mingus, Ashley Stewart
Woodlawn Park City Council At-large
Vote for 6
James Russell Bushong (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot)
Kevin Cassaro
Nancye Claypool
George E. Langford Jr. (certified write-in; name not printed on ballot)

George E. Langford Jr. is running for election to the Woodlawn Park City Council At-large in Kentucky. Langford is a write-in candidate in the general election on November 3, 2026. Source: official verification pending: not found in the SOS county-filings database as of Oct 29, 2026, and the Jefferson County Clerk filing list could not be opened

Kevin Reh
Suzanna Stoll
Douglas Watson

Checked against the Jefferson County Clerk's official 2026 candidate filings (revised Oct. 2, 2026): primary losers and withdrawn candidates removed; certified write-in candidates are marked. Louisville mayor and Metro Council races are nonpartisan on the ballot.

State legislative races in this county (2026 ballot): SD-6, SD-10, SD-26, SD-36, SD-38, HD-28, HD-29, HD-30, HD-31, HD-32, HD-33, HD-34, HD-35, HD-36, HD-37, HD-38, HD-40, HD-41, HD-42, HD-43, HD-44, HD-46, HD-48 (all legislative districts).

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