Jessica Stone

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Jessica Stone

Nonpartisan

Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2031

Years in position

1

Predecessor

Laura Russell

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Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 7, 2023

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Jessica Stone is a judge of the Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division in Kentucky. She assumed office on January 1, 2024. Her current term ends on January 6, 2031.

Stone ran in a special election for judge of the Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division in Kentucky. She won in the special general election on November 7, 2023.

Stone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2023

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2023)

General election

Special general election for Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division on November 7, 2023.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jessica Stone (Nonpartisan)	24.9	48,834
		Laura Russell (Nonpartisan)	19.6	38,325
	Submit photo	Claudette Patton (Nonpartisan)	14.6	28,651
		Emily Craddock (Nonpartisan)	13.9	27,178
	Submit photo	Mason Trenaman Sr. (Nonpartisan)	13.3	26,004
		Allison Spencer Russell (Nonpartisan)	12.8	25,147
		Other/Write-in votes	1.0	1,870

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 196,009
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2022

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

General election

General election for Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division

Karen Faulkner defeated Jessica Stone in the general election for Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Karen Faulkner (Nonpartisan)	50.6	99,361
		Jessica Stone (Nonpartisan)	48.8	95,764
		Other/Write-in votes	0.6	1,255

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 196,380
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division

Karen Faulkner and Jessica Stone defeated Lindsay Beets in the primary for Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Karen Faulkner (Nonpartisan)	47.3	50,468
✔		Jessica Stone (Nonpartisan)	31.0	33,129
	Submit photo	Lindsay Beets (Nonpartisan)	21.7	23,176

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 106,773
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2023

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jessica Stone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stone's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Family Court desperately needs a Judge that has been through it. I am a single mom of two amazing boys. While I am a successful attorney, I am a survivor of an abusive marriage and have spent the 8 years as a litigant and victim in post divorce litigation in family and criminal courts. I have seen the problems first hand. I have been in your shoes.

As your Family Court Judge, I will enforce my orders. I will say “no” to frivolous hearings to avoid unnecessary expense to the parties. I will issue timely orders. I will apply graduated sanctions including jail time where appropriate to ensure that one party is not abusing and mocking the system. There can be no law and order in a system that allows for such abuses of the system.

Professionally, I have the most diverse legal experience in this race having operated a solo family law practice, worked in legal at finance institutions, represented employees in workers compensation actions while at Cotton Wolfinbarger, and currently a Deputy Team Lead in the general criminal division at the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office where I have been for going on 7 years.

Furthermore, a judge is first and foremost a public servant. My background clearly demonstrates a strong commitment to my community through pro bono work, volunteerism, and government employment. Please visit jessicastoneforjudge.com for more information. Vote STONE… It’s a Rock Solid Choice!

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I have been in your shoes.
• I will restore order to our family court system.
• Parenting is a lifestyle.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Helping victims of domestic violence get the protection and help they need to get back on their feet. Preventing abuses of the court system. Preventing excessive cost to the low income as well as to the rule followers.

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

2022

Jessica Stone completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Stone's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Louisville is in a public safety crisis. As a Louisville native who has lived has lived in bigger cities with less crime, I know we can do better. I currently serve as a prosecutor in Jefferson County and was motivated to submit my candidacy for Judge because I love our city and truly care about the people. I want to make Louisville a safer city and rebuild confidence in our justice system.

I am the best candidate because I have the most well-rounded legal experience in my race as well as a career demonstrating my commitment to public service. Further, my experience as a litigant and a victim in the court system brought light to many weaknesses and barriers to justice. I want to work to correct these issues so that timely and equal justice may be administered to all.

My unique perspective coupled with my diverse professional experience is what our city needs and deserves. Thus, I am asking for your support and your vote on November 8th.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Prioritizes Public Safety: If you want a judge who is going to hold people accountable and keep dangerous criminals off our streets, vote STONE for a safer city!
• Committed to Equal Justice for All - restoring faith and confidence in our justice system can only be done with fairness and open mind
• Public Servant - I am doing this to further serve my hometown community and save our city.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Public Safety. Addressing homelessness. Mental Health advocacy.

Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.

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