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Mera Corlett
Mera Corlett (Democratic Party) is a judge for District A of the Jefferson County Justice of the Peace in Kentucky. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Corlett (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Louisville Metro Council to represent District 18 in Kentucky. She lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Corlett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Mera Corlett was born in Louisville, Kentucky. She graduated from Presentation Academy. She received a bachelor's degree from Hanover College in 2010. Her career experience includes working as a nonprofit professional.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2024)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 18
Incumbent Marilyn Parker defeated Mera Corlett in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 18 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Marilyn Parker (R) | 54.1 | 9,993 |
 | Mera Corlett (D)  | 45.8 | 8,465 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 22 | ||
| Total votes: 18,480 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Mera Corlett advanced from the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 18.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 18
Incumbent Marilyn Parker defeated Bonnie Jung in the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 18 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marilyn Parker | 71.8 | 1,653 |
| Bonnie Jung | 28.2 | 650 | ||
| Total votes: 2,303 | |||
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Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Corlett in this election.
2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A
Incumbent Mera Corlett won election in the general election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mera Corlett (D) | 97.8 | 76,756 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 2.2 | 1,756 | ||
| Total votes: 78,512 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mera Corlett advanced from the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A.
2020
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2020)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 18
Incumbent Marilyn Parker defeated Mera Corlett in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 18 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Marilyn Parker (R) | 53.7 | 9,399 |
| Mera Corlett (D) | 46.2 | 8,091 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 12 | ||
| Total votes: 17,502 | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 18
Mera Corlett defeated Noah Grimes and Susan Jarl in the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 18 on June 23, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mera Corlett | 49.5 | 2,657 |
 | Noah Grimes | 30.3 | 1,623 | |
| Susan Jarl | 20.2 | 1,085 | ||
| Total votes: 5,365 | |||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Marilyn Parker advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 18.
2018
General election
General election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A
Mera Corlett defeated Shelly Cormney in the general election for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Mera Corlett (D) | 54.4 | 63,617 |
| Shelly Cormney (R) | 45.6 | 53,228 | ||
| Total votes: 116,845 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A
Mera Corlett advanced from the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A on May 22, 2018.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A
Shelly Cormney defeated Tom McMillan, incumbent George Hunter, and Kevin Carman in the Republican primary for Jefferson County Justice of the Peace District A on May 22, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Shelly Cormney | 36.0 | 3,609 | |
| Tom McMillan | 27.3 | 2,741 | ||
| George Hunter | 20.8 | 2,090 | ||
| Kevin Carman | 15.9 | 1,594 | ||
| Total votes: 10,034 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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Ballotpedia survey responses
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Mera Corlett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Corlett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Service has always been at the heart of who I am. Through my work with organizations like Seven Counties Services, the Blue Apple Players, and as Justice of the Peace, I have dedicated myself to helping people of all backgrounds. I’ve been fortunate to collaborate with a wide range of partners, from the Louisville Metro Police Department to the Office for Safe and Healthy Neighborhoods to Community Coordinated Child Care, working together to create meaningful solutions that improve lives.
I am proud to be the third generation in my family to live in the area surrounding District 18. I grew up near Des Pres Park and now live in Lyndon with my husband, Kartik, and our playful son, Henlee.
My campaign is grounded in faith and a commitment to coalition-building. I am ready to bring my passion, experience, and fresh perspective to be a dynamic advocate for District 18 and all its residents.- I believe that public service demands full-time dedication. When you step into this role, serving the city must be your sole focus. The East End needs a Metro Councilmember who is fully committed to addressing the challenges facing our neighborhoods, schools, and businesses every day. Louisville doesn't have part-time problems, and it deserves a leader who is present, engaged, and ready to tackle the issues head-on.
- Louisville is a great city with great people, but the rise of random gun violence threatens our future. Our police are under-staffed and overworked, and it's become so dangerous that many avoid going downtown. In her 12 years on the Metro Council, my opponent has done nothing to make our families safer. The Council is failing us. I will work full-time to address gun violence, making our neighborhoods and streets safer for everyone.
- Education is a core value, and our city needs the infrastructure to reflect its importance. As a consensus-builder, I will work to create the council's first Education Committee to improve our schools, expand trade school opportunities, and oversee the rollout of universal pre-K. I’ll always be a strong advocate for solutions that strengthen our schools and support our families.
The Great Gatsby because it features the famed Louisville Seelbach.
Better School Kentucky (JCTA), Iron Workers Local 70, Sierra Club of Kentucky, UFCW Local 227, Greater Louisville Building and Construction Trades Council, C-FAIR, Moms Demand Action, Planned Parenthood Action Kentucky PAC, AFSCME Council 962, Greater Louisville Realtors Association, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth
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2022
Mera Corlett did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.
2020
Mera Corlett completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Corlett's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Engaging and Growing Our Community
- Developing Infrastructure for a Sustainable Future
- Providing Creative Solutions to Our Community's Pressing Needs
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 7, 2024
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