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David James (Kentucky)
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 | ||
| ✔ |  | 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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Courtney Phelps (D)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Kristi Smith advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 6.
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 |  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 |
| 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
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Personal
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James and his wife, Michelle, have two children.[1]
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
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| Preceded by - |
Louisville Metro Council District 6 2011-2022 |
Succeeded by Phil Baker (D) |
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