Queenie Averette
Queenie Averette (Democratic Party) is the Jefferson County Executive in Kentucky. She assumed office in 2014. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Averette (Democratic Party) is running for re-election for Jefferson County Executive in Kentucky. The Democratic primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Louisville, 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 Jefferson County Executive
Incumbent Queenie Averette (D) is running in the general election for Jefferson County Executive on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Queenie Averette (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Executive without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
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2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Jefferson County Executive
Incumbent Queenie Averette defeated David Whitlock in the general election for Jefferson County Executive on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Queenie Averette (D) | 55.6 | 147,468 |
| David Whitlock (R) | 44.2 | 117,271 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 352 | ||
| Total votes: 265,091 | |||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Queenie Averette advanced from the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Executive.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. David Whitlock advanced from the Republican primary for Jefferson County Executive.
2018
General election
General election for Jefferson County Executive
Incumbent Queenie Averette won election in the general election for Jefferson County Executive on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Queenie Averette (D) | 100.0 | 200,051 |
| Total votes: 200,051 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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