Allison Spencer Russell

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Allison Spencer Russell

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

Bachelor's

De Paul University, 2003

Law

University of Louisville, 2006

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Allison Spencer Russell ran in a special election for judge of the Jefferson County Family Court 9th Division in Kentucky. Spencer Russell lost in the special general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Allison Spencer Russell earned a bachelor's degree from De Paul University in 2003 and a J.D. from the University of Louisville in 2006.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2024)

General election

Special general election for Jefferson County Family Court 9th Division

Laura Russell defeated Zackary McKee and Allison Spencer Russell in the special general election for Jefferson County Family Court 9th Division on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Laura Russell (Nonpartisan)	38.6	94,684
	Submit photo	Zackary McKee (Nonpartisan)	35.2	86,329
		Allison Spencer Russell (Nonpartisan)	25.3	62,014
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	2,445

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 245,472
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2023

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2023)

General election

Special general election for Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Stone (Nonpartisan)	24.9	48,834
		Laura Russell (Nonpartisan)	19.6	38,325
	Submit photo	Claudette Patton (Nonpartisan)	14.6	28,651
		Emily Craddock (Nonpartisan)	13.9	27,178
	Submit photo	Mason Trenaman Sr. (Nonpartisan)	13.3	26,004
		Allison Spencer Russell (Nonpartisan)	12.8	25,147
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	1,870

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 196,009
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Campaign themes

2024

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2023

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

My name is Allison Spencer Russell, and I have dedicated the last 14 years of my life exclusively to the practice of Family Law. I have served as a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children in Kentucky. Additionally, I have made law in Kentucky on the issue of grandparent visitation in an effort to preserve parents’ constitutional rights to raise their children as they deem fit. Currently, I run a successful private practice, focusing solely on Family Law. I have represented indigent parents seeking custody of their children, adoptive parents, victims of domestic violence, and individuals seeking a divorce. I believe that I have the right experience and temperament to make a competent, compassionate judge, and I would appreciate your vote.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I am experienced and well-versed in the law. As such, I will bring competency to the bench.
• I have represented everyone from recovering addicts to multi-millionaires. Everyone will be treated with respect in my courtroom irrespective of their background.
• Upon graduating from law, I worked for a Judge for several years. I know how to efficiently run a courtroom so that justice is administered in a timely fashion.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

While judges are not tasked with making policy, I’m passionate about transparency when it comes to the judiciary. Courts should be easily accessible to everyone, and that is why it is important to keep in place the remote appearance option that was afforded to everyone during the pandemic. I also support the formation of a more robust online presence for Jefferson Family Court so that litigants can have some knowledge of what is going on with their case.

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Footnotes

Kentucky courts

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Federal courts:

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky

State courts:

Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court

State resources:

Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky