Tammy Hawkins (Kentucky)
Tammy Hawkins (Democratic Party) is a member of the Louisville City Council in Kentucky, representing District 1. She assumed office on January 2, 2023. Her current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Hawkins is running for re-election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 1 in Kentucky. 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.
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 1
Incumbent Tammy Hawkins (Nonpartisan) and JaRee Gardner (Nonpartisan) are running in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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| JaRee Gardner (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Tammy Hawkins (Nonpartisan) and JaRee Gardner (Nonpartisan) advanced from the primary for Louisville Metro Council District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Louisville Metro Council District 1
Tammy Hawkins won election in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tammy Hawkins (D) | 98.1 | 5,876 |
| Other/Write-in votes | 1.9 | 115 | ||
| Total votes: 5,991 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Charlie Bell (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 1
Tammy Hawkins defeated Kathleen Parks and Richard Whitlock Jr. in the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 1 on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Tammy Hawkins | 47.6 | 1,614 |
| Kathleen Parks | 24.6 | 833 | ||
| Richard Whitlock Jr. | 13.7 | 464 | ||
| Total votes: 3,389 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Ameerah Granger (D) (Disqualified, appeared on ballot)
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Charlie Bell advanced from the Republican primary for Louisville Metro Council District 1.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
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