Alison Brotzge-Elder
Alison Brotzge-Elder is running for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 9 in Kentucky. Brotzge-Elder is on the ballot in the primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Brotzge-Elder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Alison Brotzge-Elder earned a high school diploma from Assumption High School and a bachelor's degree from Boston University. Brotzge-Elder's career experience includes working as a communications director.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (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.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Nonpartisan primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Nonpartisan primary election for Louisville Metro Council District 9
Alison Brotzge-Elder (Nonpartisan), Mark England (Nonpartisan), Andrea Parr (Nonpartisan), and Charles Todd (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Louisville Metro Council District 9 on May 19, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Alison Brotzge-Elder (Nonpartisan)  | |
 | Mark England (Nonpartisan) | |
| Andrea Parr (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Charles Todd (Nonpartisan) | ||
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2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 9
Andrew Owen defeated Alexandra Martindale in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 9 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Owen (D) | 63.9 | 9,493 | |
| Alexandra Martindale (R) | 36.1 | 5,363 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.0 | 6 | ||
| Total votes: 14,862 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 9
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 9 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Andrew Owen | 40.2 | 2,252 | |
| Alison Brotzge-Elder | 28.4 | 1,592 | |
| Mike Brooks | 14.5 | 815 | ||
| Jim Mims | 9.9 | 554 | ||
| Jack Andrews | 5.6 | 312 | ||
| Wynn Simpson | 1.4 | 78 | ||
| Total votes: 5,603 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Alexandra Martindale advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 9.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Alison Brotzge-Elder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Brotzge-Elder's responses.
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Alison is focused on responsible, equitable development across Louisville, improving public safety, and preserving our natural resources to create a city that lives up to its full potential for future generations.
Alison spent a decade working as a professional journalist across the United States. After becoming a mother, she returned to her hometown of Louisville and began working to positively impact her community as a communications professional.
Now is the time for new leadership and leaders in Louisville. We are at a major crossroads for our city and Alison wants to be a part of changing that narrative and deliver for the people of District 9.- Affordability. There are significant gaps residents and business owners are facing in terms of finding affordable housing, accessing services, like public transportation, and easing the backlog of the permitting process. When we talk about growth, we need to think about the needs of the community and the ability to improve people's lives first. Housing is a vital need throughout Louisville, and our District has the opportunity to meet this need in a responsible manner. I pledge to work hard to improve the lives of residents - both current and future - by supporting equitable development projects that are in the best interest of our community and neighbors.
- Transportation. People need infrastructure to live their lives successfully. We need to re-imagine our streets to adapt to a changing climate with a focus on sustainability. We need a multi-modal transportation system that prioritizes safety, and is convenient and economical. If elected, I pledge to improve pedestrian safety, specifically along Frankfort Avenue and Brownsboro Road. Let's ensure adults and children are able to safely walk throughout our historic neighborhoods by improving sidewalks, crosswalks and right of ways. I will work to give people options by improving the transportation choices available with a focus on economic accessibility.
- Sustainability. District 9 contains and borders portions of two of Louisville's most beloved Olmsted Parks and we must remain focused on preserving and improving them. I will be a Councilperson who actively represents the people who live with these parks as their backyards. I am committed to protecting and improving access to our park system. In addition to our largest natural resources, our District is also home to smaller parks, playgrounds, green spaces, old-growth trees and more cherished spaces. Our community deserves to have clean, safe places where we live, work, and play. I pledge to work to protect these places and lend my support to creating more of them throughout Louisville.
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2022
Alison Brotzge-Elder did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 8, 2026
