Joseph Hale
Joseph Hale is a member of the Lexington City Council in Kentucky, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Hale is running for re-election to the Lexington City Council to represent District 7 in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Joseph Hale was born in Lexington, Kentucky. He earned an associate degree from Sullivan University in 2018.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Lexington City Council District 7
Incumbent Joseph Hale (Nonpartisan) is running in the general election for Lexington City Council District 7 on November 3, 2026.
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Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Joseph Hale (Nonpartisan) advanced from the primary for Lexington City Council District 7 without appearing on the ballot.
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2024
See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2024)
General election
General election for Lexington City Council District 7
Joseph Hale defeated Heather Hadi in the general election for Lexington City Council District 7 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Joseph Hale (Nonpartisan) | 54.5 | 4,733 |
 | Heather Hadi (Nonpartisan) | 45.5 | 3,954 | |
| Total votes: 8,687 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Lexington City Council District 7
Heather Hadi and Joseph Hale defeated Frank Cannavo and William Housh in the primary for Lexington City Council District 7 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Heather Hadi (Nonpartisan) | 40.0 | 796 |
| ✔ | | Joseph Hale (Nonpartisan) | 25.0 | 497 |
| Frank Cannavo (Nonpartisan) | 21.3 | 424 | ||
 | William Housh (Nonpartisan) | 13.6 | 271 | |
| Total votes: 1,988 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Osborne (Nonpartisan)
Endorsements
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2022
See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Lexington City Council District 7
Incumbent Preston Worley defeated Joseph Hale in the general election for Lexington City Council District 7 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Preston Worley (Nonpartisan) | 69.7 | 4,190 |
| Joseph Hale (Nonpartisan) | 30.3 | 1,820 | |
| Total votes: 6,010 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Preston Worley and Joseph Hale advanced from the primary for Lexington City Council District 7.
Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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2022
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For five years, Joseph has been one of the Leadership Heads as Elder/Pastor and Board Member of The Gate Church in the city of Lexington. He’s a husband, a father, and community leader.
One of Joseph’s honored accomplishments is being the Founder of the “Boys to Men Mentoring Group.” The group meets every 1st Thursday of the month. Boys to Men teaches, and counsels boys from the ages of 12 and up on how to become respectable men in today’s society through sponsorship, practical advice, workshops, and educational trips.- I feel that affordable housing is key issue we need to address in our city. Housing prices has skyrocketed in the past few years and residence/ tax payers of our city are having issues finding affordable housing and living above the poverty rate.
- If we plan to have a bright future, we must sow into the next generation. After school and summer programs for the youth (sponsored by our city) will be something I advocate for as a councilman. As the founder of Boys2Men Mentoring group, I am passionate about teaching and training our next generation how to be stand-up citizens of this great city.
- Opportunities for small business owners and minority business owners establishing properties in the community will be another issue I address as councilman. I will advocate for residents of district 7 to establish small businesses in the their district.
Affordable Housing
Opportunities for Small Businesses and Minority Business Owners
After School and Summer Programs for Youth
Park Beautification/Renovation in Woodhill and Buckhorn Areas
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Lexington City Council District 7 |
Officeholder Lexington City Council District 7 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on August 24, 2022
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| Preceded by Preston Worley |
Lexington City Council District 7 2025-Present |
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