Dan Seum Jr.
Dan Seum Jr. (Republican Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 13. He assumed office on January 2, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Seum is running for re-election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 13 in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Dan Seum Jr. was born in Columbus, Ohio. He earned an associate degree from Lindsey Wilson College in 1995. His career experience includes working as a business owner. Seum has been affiliated with Kentuckians for Medicinal Marijuana.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 13
Incumbent Dan Seum Jr. (Nonpartisan) and Ernie Brummitt (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 13 on November 3, 2026.
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Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Dan Seum Jr. (Nonpartisan) and Ernie Brummitt (Nonpartisan) advanced from the primary for Louisville Metro Council District 13 without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 13
Dan Seum Jr. defeated incumbent Mark Fox in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 13 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Dan Seum Jr. (R) | 55.6 | 3,452 |
| Mark Fox (D) | 44.3 | 2,747 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 5 | ||
| Total votes: 6,204 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mark Fox advanced from the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 13.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Dan Seum Jr. advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 13.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
Dan Seum Jr. completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Seum's responses.
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- My first goal when elected is to prop up our law enforcement officers and first responders. I will be a strong advocate for better funding and better training for our police.
- I plan to work hard to promote vocational training in the private sector as well as our public schools. I will be a strong proponent for Safety Resource Officers in our public schools.
- I will be a strong advocate for small business. I first want to help create a safe environment in our community that will invited more growth. I will look at debilitating regulations that stifle current and new businesses. I will work hard to provide the infrastructure needed to promote new businesses in our area.
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Louisville Metro Council District 13 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on September 29, 2022
