Lisa Langford
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2019 - Present
2027
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Lisa Langford is a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Langford ran for re-election for judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division. She won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
Biography
Lisa Langford was born and lives in Louisville, Kentucky. She earned a J.D. from Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. Langford's career experience includes working as an assistant county attorney with the Jefferson County Attorney's Office.[1]
Elections
2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division
Incumbent Lisa Langford defeated Justin Brown in the general election for Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lisa Langford (Nonpartisan) | 58.4 | 113,982 | |
Justin Brown (Nonpartisan)  | 41.0 | 79,999 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.6 | 1,184 | ||
| Total votes: 195,165 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lisa Langford and Justin Brown advanced from the primary for Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division
Lisa Langford defeated incumbent Sean R. Delahanty in the general election for Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lisa Langford (Nonpartisan) | 50.5 | 107,745 | |
| Sean R. Delahanty (Nonpartisan) | 49.5 | 105,418 | ||
| Total votes: 213,163 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division
Incumbent Sean R. Delahanty and Lisa Langford defeated Alexander Gaddis in the primary for Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sean R. Delahanty (Nonpartisan) | 45.9 | 42,308 | |
| ✔ | Lisa Langford (Nonpartisan) | 37.9 | 34,946 | |
| Alexander Gaddis (Nonpartisan) | 16.1 | 14,867 | ||
| Total votes: 92,121 | |||
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Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The judges of the Kentucky District Courts are elected in nonpartisan elections. They serve four-year terms and must run for re-election if they wish to serve again.[2][3]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[2]
- a U.S. citizen;
- a resident of the represented district for at least two years; and
- licensed to practice law for at least two years.
Campaign themes
2022
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lisa Langford did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Lisa Langford completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Langford's responses.
What would be your top three priorities, if elected?
Strengthen community faith and trust in the judicial system Work hard to reduce gun crimes, violent crime, and drug trafficking cases by supporting higher bonds and penalties Promote swift, fair, and balanced justice
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
I am personally passionate about the Opioid Crisis, protection of our senior citizens, and providing hope and a positive future for our next generation.
What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?
Honest, integrity, strong work ethic, and a deserve to serve their community
What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?
I am experienced, educated, serious, even tempered, warm hearted, open to change, and care about people and my community.
What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?
Judges must know the law, be able to apply it fairly, have respect for the judicial process, and be balanced and even tempered.
What legacy would you like to leave?
Balanced and fair treatment of everyone under the law
Do you believe that empathy is an important quality for a judge?
Empathy is a very important quality for a judge to have and display. Our courts are not just filled with defendants. We also impact the lives of victims, parents, children, and our community members.
Why are you running for this particular court seat?
I am running for this particular seat because I believe it is time for a change. My opponent has been in this seat for twenty (20) years. I believe I have a more diverse view of our community and the needs of the citizens. I am prepared to open new discussions and implement new ideas to improve the bench and our judicial system as a whole.
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See also
2022 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
