David Nicholson (Kentucky)
David Nicholson (Democratic Party) is the Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk in Kentucky. Nicholson assumed office in 2012. Nicholson's current term ends on January 6, 2031.
Nicholson (Democratic Party) ran for re-election for Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk in Kentucky. Nicholson won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2024)
General election
General election for Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk
Incumbent David Nicholson won election in the general election for Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | David Nicholson (D) | 97.2 | 241,093 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 2.8 | 7,061 |
Total votes: 248,154 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent David Nicholson advanced from the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Nicholson in this election.
2022
See also: Mayoral election in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Mayor of Louisville
The following candidates ran in the general election for Mayor of Louisville on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Craig Greenberg (D) ![]() | 51.7 | 143,779 | |
![]() | William Dieruf (R) | 46.3 | 128,690 | |
![]() | Martina Nichols Kunnecke (Independent) ![]() | 0.6 | 1,689 | |
Isaac Marion Thacker IV (Socialist Workers Party) | 0.4 | 1,215 | ||
Taylor Everett (Independent) | 0.2 | 584 | ||
Manetta Lemkheitir (Independent) | 0.2 | 493 | ||
David Ellenberger (Independent) | 0.2 | 448 | ||
Robert Eberenz (Independent) | 0.1 | 265 | ||
John Mace (Independent) | 0.1 | 259 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 431 |
Total votes: 277,853 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Mayor of Louisville
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Mayor of Louisville on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Craig Greenberg ![]() | 41.3 | 35,341 | |
![]() | Shameka Parrish-Wright | 21.6 | 18,493 | |
David Nicholson | 17.1 | 14,631 | ||
![]() | Timothy Findley Jr. | 15.5 | 13,245 | |
Sergio Lopez | 1.6 | 1,359 | ||
![]() | Colin Hardin ![]() | 1.3 | 1,104 | |
Skylar Graudick | 1.2 | 1,067 | ||
Anthony Oxendine | 0.4 | 380 |
Total votes: 85,620 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Mayor of Louisville
William Dieruf defeated Chartrael Hall, Rob Reishman Jr., and Philip Molestina in the Republican primary for Mayor of Louisville on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | William Dieruf | 78.2 | 30,088 |
Chartrael Hall | 11.2 | 4,291 | ||
![]() | Rob Reishman Jr. | 5.7 | 2,190 | |
Philip Molestina | 5.0 | 1,905 |
Total votes: 38,474 | ||||
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2018
General election
General election for Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk
Incumbent David Nicholson won election in the general election for Jefferson County Circuit Court Clerk on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | David Nicholson (D) | 100.0 | 205,387 |
Total votes: 205,387 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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David Nicholson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.
2022
David Nicholson did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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