Kevin Kramer
Kevin Kramer (Republican Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 11. He assumed office in 2003. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Kramer is running for re-election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 11 in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Biography
Kramer earned his B.A. in history from Bellarmine University and his M.S. in education from the University of Louisville. His professional experience includes working as a teacher at Mercy Academy and holding management positions with Wyandot Snack Foods.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2026)
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 11
Incumbent Kevin Kramer (Nonpartisan) and Melina Hettiaratchi (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 11 on November 3, 2026.
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Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Kramer (Nonpartisan) and Melina Hettiaratchi (Nonpartisan) advanced from the primary for Louisville Metro Council District 11 without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 11
Incumbent Kevin Kramer won election in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 11 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Kramer (R) | 95.8 | 8,069 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 4.2 | 354 | ||
| Total votes: 8,423 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Kevin Kramer advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 11.
2018
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 11
Incumbent Kevin Kramer defeated Derek Ashcraft in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 11 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Kramer (R) | 53.1 | 7,035 |
| Derek Ashcraft (D) | 46.9 | 6,207 | ||
| Total votes: 13,242 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2014
The city of Louisville, Kentucky held elections for mayor and city council on November 4, 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. In District 11, incumbent Kevin Kramer (R) was unopposed in the Republican primary, while Larry Hujo (D) was unopposed in the Democratic primary. Kramer defeated Hujo in the general election.[2][3][4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Kevin Kramer Incumbent |
56.6% | 6,638 | |
| Democratic | Larry Hujo | 43.4% | 5,088 | |
| Other | Write-in | 0% | 4 | |
| Total Votes | 11,730 | |||
| Source: Jefferson County Clerk's Office - 2014 General Election Results | ||||
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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2014
Infrastructure
At a debate with his District 11 opponent, Larry Hujo, on September 15, 2014, Kramer commented on the issue of infrastructure, saying, "We have roads that are in desperate need of repair. We have properties that are owned by Metro Louisville that are not very well taken care of. It is the product of the deferred maintenance for a number of years."[6]
Minimum wage
At the same debate, Kramer also commented on the issue of raising Louisville's minimum wage, saying, "If you’re the only city east of the Rocky Mountains that’s considered a minimum wage for your city, that doesn’t play well when say you want a company to move into town. And that’s not because they’re bringing minimum wage jobs. These are folks who are bringing good paying jobs to Louisville, but no other city is talking about regulating business at the level you’re talking about."[6]
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ City of Louisville, "Biography," accessed June 2, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2014 Kentucky Election Calendar," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ Louisville/Jefferson County Election Center, "Jefferson County Candidate Filings," accessed January 31, 2014
- ↑ Louisville/Jefferson County Election Center, "Unofficial primary election results," accessed May 20, 2014
- ↑ Jefferson County Clerk, "Official general election results," November 4, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 WFPL, "Kramer, Hujo Offer Contrasts In Louisville Council District 11 Debate," September 16, 2014
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