Bob DeVore

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Bob DeVore

Republican Party

Candidate, Mayor of Louisville

Prior offices:

McCreary County School Board

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Last election

November 5, 2024

Next election

May 19, 2026

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

1974 - 1999

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Profession

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Bob DeVore is running for election for Mayor of Louisville in Kentucky. He is on the ballot in the primary on May 19, 2026.^[source]

DeVore (Republican Party) was a member of the McCreary County School Board.

Biography

Bob DeVore served in the U.S. Navy from 1974 to 1999. DeVore's career experience includes working as the president and a chaplain with the Fleet Reserve Association.

Elections

2026

See also: Mayoral election 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 Mayor of Louisville

The following candidates are running in the primary for Mayor of Louisville on May 19, 2026.

		Candidate
		Craig Greenberg (Nonpartisan)
		Matthew Bailey (Nonpartisan)
		Tina Burnell (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	S. Dattilo (Nonpartisan)
		Bob DeVore (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Lisa Holliday Harris (Nonpartisan)
		Jody Hurt (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Douglas Edward Lattimore (Nonpartisan)
		Shameka Parrish-Wright (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Bill Wells (Nonpartisan)
		Jeffrey Yocum (Nonpartisan)

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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• JusAustin Lane (Nonpartisan)

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2024

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2024

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Alan Gentry defeated Bob DeVore in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alan Gentry (D)	56.6	11,755
		Bob DeVore (R)	43.4	9,019

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 20,774
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alan Gentry advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Bob DeVore advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for DeVore in this election.

Pledges

DeVore signed the following pledges.

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2023

See also: Kentucky gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2023

General election

General election for Governor of Kentucky

Incumbent Andy Beshear defeated Daniel Cameron and Brian Fishback in the general election for Governor of Kentucky on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Beshear (D)	52.5	694,482
		Daniel Cameron (R)	47.5	627,457
	Submit photo	Brian Fishback (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	83

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,322,022
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky

Incumbent Andy Beshear defeated Geoff M. Young and Peppy Martin in the Democratic primary for Governor of Kentucky on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Andy Beshear	91.3	176,589
		Geoff M. Young	5.1	9,865
		Peppy Martin	3.6	6,913

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 193,367
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Governor of Kentucky

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for Governor of Kentucky on May 16, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Daniel Cameron	47.7	144,576
		Ryan Quarles	21.7	65,718
		Kelly Knight Craft	17.2	52,170
		Eric Deters	5.8	17,464
		Mike Harmon	2.6	7,797
		Alan Keck	2.4	7,317
		David Cooper	0.8	2,282
		Jacob Clark	0.6	1,900
		Robbie Smith	0.5	1,388
		Bob DeVore	0.3	931
	Submit photo	Johnny Ray Rice	0.2	726
	Submit photo	Denny Ormerod	0.2	696

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 302,965
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Savannah Maddox (R)

2022

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)

General election

General election for Jefferson County Clerk

Incumbent Barbara Holsclaw defeated Tina Ward-Pugh in the general election for Jefferson County Clerk on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Holsclaw (R)	51.3	141,274
		Tina Ward-Pugh (D)	48.6	133,928
		Other/Write-in votes	0.1	171

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 275,373
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Jefferson County Clerk

Tina Ward-Pugh defeated Neville Blakemore, Tenisha Smith, and Daniel A. Cobble in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Clerk on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tina Ward-Pugh	44.1	36,060
		Neville Blakemore	30.7	25,071
	Submit photo	Tenisha Smith	18.7	15,268
	Submit photo	Daniel A. Cobble	6.6	5,391

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 81,790
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Jefferson County Clerk

Incumbent Barbara Holsclaw defeated Bob DeVore and Mark Wooten in the Republican primary for Jefferson County Clerk on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Barbara Holsclaw	78.6	30,331
		Bob DeVore	16.0	6,170
		Mark Wooten	5.4	2,075

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 38,576
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2020

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2020

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46

Incumbent Alan Gentry defeated Bob DeVore in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46 on November 3, 2020.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Alan Gentry (D)	59.6	11,470
		Bob DeVore (R)	40.4	7,787

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 19,257
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Alan Gentry advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46.

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Bob DeVore advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 46.

2018

General election

General election for Mayor of Louisville

The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Louisville on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Fischer (D)	61.3	177,749
		Angela Leet (R)	36.5	105,853
	Submit photo	Jackie Green (Nonpartisan)	0.7	1,979
		Chris Thieneman (Nonpartisan)	0.4	1,296
	Submit photo	Sean Vandevander (Nonpartisan)	0.3	995
	Submit photo	Billy Ralls (Nonpartisan)	0.3	873
	Submit photo	Henry Owens (Nonpartisan)	0.1	415
	Submit photo	Douglas Edward Lattimore (Nonpartisan)	0.1	315
	Submit photo	Isaac Marion Thacker IV (Nonpartisan)	0.1	306

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 289,781 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Mayor of Louisville

Incumbent Greg Fischer defeated Ryan Fenwick, Lawrence Williams Jr., Daniel Gillette, and Dave Biggers in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Louisville on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Greg Fischer	74.7	54,554
		Ryan Fenwick	16.5	12,052
	Submit photo	Lawrence Williams Jr.	3.4	2,466
		Daniel Gillette	2.7	1,999
	Submit photo	Dave Biggers	2.6	1,933

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 73,004
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Mayor of Louisville

Angela Leet defeated Bob DeVore in the Republican primary for Mayor of Louisville on May 22, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Angela Leet	66.1	16,273
		Bob DeVore	33.9	8,357

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 24,630
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2014

See also: Louisville, Kentucky mayoral election, 2014

Elections for the Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky were held on November 4, 2014. A primary took place on May 20, 2014. Incumbent Greg Fischer (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while Bob DeVore (R) was unopposed in the Republican primary. Fischer defeated DeVore in the general election.

Mayor of Louisville, 2014

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Democratic	Greg Fischer Incumbent	68.5%	172,810
	Republican	Bob DeVore	31.3%	78,870
	Other	Write-in	0.2%	511
Total Votes				252,191
Source: Jefferson County Clerk's Office - 2014 General Election Results

Campaign themes

2026

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Campaign website

DeVore's campaign website stated the following:

Bob Devore’s Vision for Louisville

 

• Safer neighborhoods through community-based public safety partnerships

• Stronger relationships between city government and local communities

• Support for local businesses to grow jobs and strengthen the economy

• Practical solutions to reduce abandoned properties and revitalize neighborhoods

• Increased access to affordable housing that working families can truly afford

 

• Investment in education partnerships that prepare young people for success

• Expanded support for veterans, seniors, and families in need

• Government accountability and transparency for taxpayers

• Encouraging faith-based and community organizations as partners in solving local challenges

• A “people first” leadership approach focused on service, unity, and responsibility

— Bob DeVore's campaign website (March 9, 2026)

Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

2024

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2023

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2022

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2020

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2014

On his campaign website, DeVore addressed the following issues:

Taxes

• Excerpt: "Through the use of consumption tax rather than the traditional federal and local income taxes, the working middle class will only receive the following deductions from their pay checks: Health Insurance premiums; Retirements /401ks investments; Social Security; Volunteer, Social organizations that help others help themselves. Over time, bonuses should be taxes free. There should be no limits on how much an individual can earn."

Education

• Excerpt: "[DeVore] wants to provide opportunities for more students to continue their education after high school, through avenues such as a two-year degree or a vocational trade. This will be done through the incorporation of local businesses and private contributions. This is an opportunity for the pursuit of happiness."

Free market

• Excerpt: "Robert DeVore Jr’s goal is to broaden the free market by placing economic powers in the hands of individuals. Entitlement programs from the local, state and federal Governments should be reduced."

Religious beliefs

• Excerpt: "Robert DeVore Jr’s passion is to see a love for God’s word; this passion would, in effect, raise the standard of human life in our community, Sate, Nation and around the World. As a community, we have the God-given right to esteem American values. These include love for God, state & National pride (Americanism), liberty, family, and the pursuit of happiness. We are extremely fortunate to have the freedom to choose to pursue happiness, rather than achieve it by chance. We should embrace these values as American citizens."

Campaign finance summary

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Bob DeVore campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	Kentucky House of Representatives District 46	Lost general	$5,810	$0
2023	Governor of Kentucky	Lost primary	$17,384	$0
2020	Kentucky House of Representatives District 46	Lost general	$4,756	N/A**
Grand total			$27,951	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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