Sara Michael Nicholson
Sara Michael Nicholson is a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Michael Nicholson is running for re-election for judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division. The 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 Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division
Incumbent Sara Michael Nicholson (Nonpartisan) is running in the general election for Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division on November 3, 2026.
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Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Sara Michael Nicholson (Nonpartisan) advanced from the primary for Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division
Incumbent Sara Michael Nicholson defeated R. Christian Garrison in the general election for Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sara Michael Nicholson (Nonpartisan) | 67.5 | 128,338 | |
 | R. Christian Garrison (Nonpartisan) | 31.8 | 60,514 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.7 | 1,390 | ||
| Total votes: 190,242 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Sara Michael Nicholson and R. Christian Garrison advanced from the primary for Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division
Incumbent Sara Michael Nicholson won election in the general election for Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Sara Michael Nicholson (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 169,817 | |
| Total votes: 169,817 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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2016
Kentucky held nonpartisan elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. A primary election took place on May 17, 2016. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was January 26, 2016.[1] The following candidates ran in the Kentucky 30th District Court general election.[2]
| Kentucky 30th District Court, General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Sara Michael Nicholson |
24.77% | 67,509 |
| Bob Heleringer | 21.71% | 59,168 |
| Tanisha Hickerson | 18.61% | 50,723 |
| Stephanie Willis | 12.78% | 34,830 |
| Jim Lesousky | 10.09% | 27,495 |
| John Cook | 6.54% | 17,809 |
| Tom Van De Rostyne | 5.49% | 14,967 |
| Total Votes | 272,501 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 General Election Unofficial Results," November 8, 2016 | ||
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.[3][4]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[3]
- 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
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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Footnotes
- ↑ Kentucky State Board of Elections, "2016 Election Calendar," accessed December 7, 2015
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate Filings," accessed February 1, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Kentucky; Limited Jurisdiction Courts," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Election Schedule," accessed July 22, 2014
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
