Markus Winkler
Markus Winkler (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 17. He assumed office in 2019. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Winkler is running for re-election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 17 in Kentucky. He is on the ballot in the primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Biography
Markus Winkler was born in Germany and lives in Louisville, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree from Centre College in 1997 and an M.B.A. from the University of Memphis. He volunteers with the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, and Youth Villages.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Nonpartisan primary
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Nonpartisan primary election for Louisville Metro Council District 17
Incumbent Markus Winkler (Nonpartisan), Merideth Booth (Nonpartisan), and Nancy-Lynne Walters (Nonpartisan) are running in the primary for Louisville Metro Council District 17 on May 19, 2026.
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| Merideth Booth (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Nancy-Lynne Walters (Nonpartisan) | ||
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2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 17
Incumbent Markus Winkler defeated Kent Hall and William Bezoenik in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 17 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Markus Winkler (D) | 56.2 | 7,446 |
 | Kent Hall (R) | 41.3 | 5,479 | |
| William Bezoenik (Independent) | 2.5 | 326 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 8 | ||
| Total votes: 13,259 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Markus Winkler advanced from the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 17.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 17
Kent Hall defeated Marvin Westfield Odom III in the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 17 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kent Hall | 77.5 | 1,429 |
| Marvin Westfield Odom III | 22.5 | 415 | ||
| Total votes: 1,844 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 17
Markus Winkler defeated incumbent Glen Stuckel in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 17 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Markus Winkler (D) | 54.9 | 7,310 |
 | Glen Stuckel (R) | 45.1 | 5,995 | |
| Total votes: 13,305 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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Campaign website
Winkler's campaign website stated the following:
WHILE MUCH HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED, THERE IS MORE TO GO.
- Continue to invest in Public Safety, including improving recruitment and retention to get our force strength back above 1,200 officers, community-based anti-violence initiatives, and youth programming
- Continue investments in community infrastructure including our parks, libraries, paving, sidewalks and streetscapes
- Increase focus on homelessness/panhandling reduction through the expansion of shelter-to-housing initiatives and continued funding of the ‘Another Way’ day work program
- Future proof our workforce through investments in training and education
- Build upon recent economic development wins including GE Appliances North American Headquarters, Foxconn Technology Corp, Stellar Snacks and many others
- Build on initial partnerships with JCPS, focusing on public safety information sharing and identifying ways to utilize schools to deliver community services such as adult education programs
- Deliver improvements in the re-zoning process to ensure traffic and drainage capacity constraints are given higher importance prior to the approval of new projects
— Markus Winkler's campaign website (March 10, 2026)
2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate Louisville Metro Council District 17 |
Officeholder Louisville Metro Council District 17 |
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Louisville Metro Council District 17 2019-Present |
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