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David James (Kentucky)

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David James
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Prior offices
Louisville Metro Council District 6
Successor: Phil Baker

Personal
Profession
Law enforcement

David James (Democratic Party) was a member of the Louisville Metro Council in Kentucky, representing District 6. James assumed office in 2011. James left office in 2022.

James (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the Louisville Metro Council to represent District 6 in Kentucky. James won in the general election on November 3, 2020.

Biography

James' professional experience includes working as a police officer for the Louisville Police Department and the University of Louisville Police Department.[1]

Elections

2020

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2020)

General election

General election for Louisville Metro Council District 6

Incumbent David James defeated Kristi Smith in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 6 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
Image of David James
David James (D)
 
85.5
 
7,920
Kristi Smith (R)
 
14.0
 
1,298
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.5
 
42

Total votes: 9,260
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Democratic primary election

The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David James advanced from the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 6.

Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Republican primary election

The Republican primary election was canceled. Kristi Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 6.

2016

See also: Municipal elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2016)

The city of Louisville, Kentucky, held elections for city council on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on May 17, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 26, 2016. Thirteen of the 26 city council seats were up for election. Incumbent David James ran unopposed in the Louisville Metro Council District 6 general election.[2]

Louisville Metro Council District 6, General Election, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png David James Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Jefferson County Clerk, "2016 General Election Official Results," accessed November 30, 2016



James defeated Carol Clark in the Louisville Metro Council District 6 primary election.

Louisville Metro Council District 6, Primary Election, 2016
Candidate Vote % Votes
Green check mark transparent.png David James Incumbent 57.60% 2,248
Carol Clark 42.40% 1,655
Total Votes 3,903
Source: Jefferson County Election Center, "Primary Election Unofficial Results," May 17, 2016

Campaign themes

2020

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Personal

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James and his wife, Michelle, have two children.[1]

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Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by
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Louisville Metro Council District 6
2011-2022
Succeeded by
Phil Baker (D)