City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
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2022 Louisville elections |
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Election dates |
Filing deadline: January 25, 2022 |
Primary election: May 17, 2022 General election: November 8, 2022 |
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Offices up: Mayor, metro council, coroner, county attorney, county clerk, county judge/executive, county commission, jailer, property valuation administrator, sheriff, surveyor, constables, county soil & water district, circuit court judges, circuit family court judges, district court judges, and justices of the peace |
Total seats up: 69 (click here for mayoral elections) |
Election type: Partisan and nonpartisan |
Other municipal elections |
U.S. municipal elections, 2022 |
The city of Louisville, Kentucky, held general elections for mayor, metro council, coroner, county attorney, county clerk, county judge/executive, county commission, jailer, property valuation administrator, sheriff, surveyor, constables, county soil & water district, circuit court judges, circuit family court judges, district court judges, and justices of the peace on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for May 17, 2022. The filing deadline for this election was originally scheduled for January 7, 2022, but was moved to January 25 due to redistricting.
Click here to learn more about the city's mayoral election.
Elections
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Candidates and results
- Jefferson County attorney
- Jefferson County clerk
- Jefferson County constable
- Jefferson County coroner
- Jefferson County judge/executive
- Jefferson County property valuation administrator
- Jefferson County sheriff
- Jefferson County surveyor
- Jefferson County commission
- Louisville metro council
- Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors
- Judicial offices
Jefferson County attorney
General election
General election for Jefferson County Attorney
Incumbent Mike O'Connell won election in the general election for Jefferson County Attorney on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike O'Connell (D) | 97.0 | 184,646 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 3.0 | 5,797 |
Total votes: 190,443 | ||||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Connor Breen (R)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jefferson County Attorney
Incumbent Mike O'Connell defeated Karl Price and David L. Holton in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Attorney on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Mike O'Connell | 58.8 | 47,353 | |
Karl Price | 21.3 | 17,183 | ||
![]() | David L. Holton | 19.9 | 16,014 |
Total votes: 80,550 | ||||
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Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Connor Breen advanced from the Republican primary for Jefferson County Attorney.
Jefferson County clerk
General election
General election for Jefferson County Clerk
Incumbent Barbara Holsclaw defeated Tina Ward-Pugh in the general election for Jefferson County Clerk on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Barbara Holsclaw (R) | 51.3 | 141,274 | |
![]() | Tina Ward-Pugh (D) | 48.6 | 133,928 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 171 |
Total votes: 275,373 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jefferson County Clerk
Tina Ward-Pugh defeated Neville Blakemore, Tenisha Smith, and Daniel A. Cobble in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Clerk on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Tina Ward-Pugh | 44.1 | 36,060 |
![]() | Neville Blakemore | 30.7 | 25,071 | |
Tenisha Smith | 18.7 | 15,268 | ||
Daniel A. Cobble | 6.6 | 5,391 |
Total votes: 81,790 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Jefferson County Clerk
Incumbent Barbara Holsclaw defeated Bob DeVore and Mark Wooten in the Republican primary for Jefferson County Clerk on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Barbara Holsclaw | 78.6 | 30,331 | |
Bob DeVore | 16.0 | 6,170 | ||
![]() | Mark Wooten ![]() | 5.4 | 2,075 |
Total votes: 38,576 | ||||
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Jefferson County constable
District 1
General election
General election for Jefferson County Constable District A
John Zehnder won election in the general election for Jefferson County Constable District A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | John Zehnder (R) | 95.5 | 71,629 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 4.5 | 3,357 |
Total votes: 74,986 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Jefferson County Constable District A
John Zehnder defeated Jason Newman in the Republican primary for Jefferson County Constable District A on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | John Zehnder | 55.4 | 8,637 | |
Jason Newman | 44.6 | 6,964 |
Total votes: 15,601 | ||||
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District 2
General election
General election for Jefferson County Constable District B
Shannon Leach defeated Frederick Strohmeier in the general election for Jefferson County Constable District B on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Shannon Leach (D) | 57.5 | 47,002 | |
Frederick Strohmeier (R) | 42.3 | 34,619 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.2 | 148 |
Total votes: 81,769 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jefferson County Constable District B
Shannon Leach defeated incumbent Mike Thompson, Kirk McIver, and Robert Christian in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Constable District B on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Shannon Leach | 48.2 | 9,986 | |
Mike Thompson | 28.9 | 5,983 | ||
Kirk McIver | 12.9 | 2,680 | ||
Robert Christian | 10.0 | 2,065 |
Total votes: 20,714 | ||||
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for Jefferson County Constable District B
Frederick Strohmeier defeated Jesse Sattich in the Republican primary for Jefferson County Constable District B on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Frederick Strohmeier | 60.9 | 5,362 | |
Jesse Sattich | 39.1 | 3,447 |
Total votes: 8,809 | ||||
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District 3
General election
General election for Jefferson County Constable District C
Monica Flowers won election in the general election for Jefferson County Constable District C on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Monica Flowers (D) | 97.4 | 44,664 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 2.6 | 1,196 |
Total votes: 45,860 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jefferson County Constable District C
Monica Flowers defeated incumbent Andre Thomas, Kenny Sullivan, and JusAustin Lane in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Constable District C on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Monica Flowers | 55.5 | 11,367 | |
Andre Thomas | 23.9 | 4,885 | ||
Kenny Sullivan | 15.3 | 3,142 | ||
JusAustin Lane | 5.3 | 1,084 |
Total votes: 20,478 | ||||
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Jefferson County coroner
General election
General election for Jefferson County Coroner
Jo-Ann Farmer defeated Gary M. Gibson in the general election for Jefferson County Coroner on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Jo-Ann Farmer (D) | 60.0 | 158,360 | |
Gary M. Gibson (R) | 39.9 | 105,232 | ||
Other/Write-in votes | 0.1 | 236 |
Total votes: 263,828 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Jo-Ann Farmer advanced from the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Coroner.
Republican primary election
The Republican primary election was canceled. Gary M. Gibson advanced from the Republican primary for Jefferson County Coroner.
Jefferson County judge/executive
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.
Jefferson County sheriff
General election
General election for Jefferson County Sheriff, Kentucky
Incumbent John Aubrey won election in the general election for Jefferson County Sheriff, Kentucky on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | John Aubrey (D) | 97.2 | 188,034 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 2.8 | 5,347 |
Total votes: 193,381 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for Jefferson County Sheriff, Kentucky
Incumbent John Aubrey defeated Stephen Yancey, George Rodman, and Martin McDonald in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Sheriff, Kentucky on May 17, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | John Aubrey | 34.7 | 26,981 | |
Stephen Yancey | 32.5 | 25,241 | ||
George Rodman | 17.8 | 13,804 | ||
Martin McDonald | 15.0 | 11,638 |
Total votes: 77,664 | ||||
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Jefferson County property valuation administrator
General election
General election for Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator
Incumbent Colleen Younger won election in the general election for Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Colleen Younger (D) | 96.9 | 182,727 |
Other/Write-in votes | 3.1 | 5,822 |
Total votes: 188,549 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Incumbent Colleen Younger advanced from the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Property Valuation Administrator.
Jefferson County surveyor
General election
General election for Jefferson County Surveyor
Fannie Killebrew won election in the general election for Jefferson County Surveyor on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | Fannie Killebrew (R) (Write-in) | 0.7 | 115 | |
Other/Write-in votes | 99.3 | 16,622 |
Total votes: 16,737 | ||||
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Jefferson County commission
District A
General election
General election for Jefferson County Commission District A
Noah Grimes won election in the general election for Jefferson County Commission District A on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
✔ | ![]() | Noah Grimes (D) | 97.5 | 179,041 |
Other/Write-in votes | 2.5 | 4,661 |
Total votes: 183,702 | ||||
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Noah Grimes advanced from the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Commission District A.
Louisville metro council
General election
Louisville Metro Council general election, 2022 |
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District 1 |
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District 3 |
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District 5 |
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Quintez Brown (Independent) |
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District 7 |
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Chris Thieneman (Independent) |
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District 9 |
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District 11 |
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District 13 |
Mark Fox (i) |
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District 15 |
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District 17 |
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William Bezoenik (Independent) |
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District 19 |
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District 21 |
John Witt (Independent) |
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District 23 |
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District 25 |
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Primary
Louisville Metro Council primary election, 2022 |
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District 1 |
Ameerah Granger (disqualified appeared on ballot) |
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District 3 |
The Republican primary was canceled. |
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District 5 |
The Republican primary was canceled. |
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District 7 |
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District 9 |
Jack Andrews |
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District 11 |
The Democratic primary was canceled. |
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District 13 |
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District 15 |
Alena Balakos |
The Republican primary was canceled. |
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District 17 |
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District 19 |
The Democratic primary was canceled. |
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District 23 |
The Democratic primary was canceled. |
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District 25 |
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Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors
General election
The general election was canceled. Gilman Bagga (Nonpartisan), Austin Clark (Nonpartisan), and Valerie Magnuson (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.
Judicial offices
District Court
General election
Kentucky 30th District Court general election, 2022 | |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 1st Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 2nd Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 3rd Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 4th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 5th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 7th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 9th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 11th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 12th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 13th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 14th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 15th Division |
Claudette Patton ![]() |
Kentucky 30th District Court 16th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 17th Division |
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Primary
Kentucky 30th District Court primary election, 2022 | |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 2nd Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 3rd Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 4th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 5th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 6th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 7th Division |
Jacob Elder ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kentucky 30th District Court 8th Division |
Lindsay Beets ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Kentucky 30th District Court 9th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 10th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 11th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 12th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 13th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 14th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 15th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 16th Division |
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Kentucky 30th District Court 17th Division |
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Circuit Court
General election
Kentucky 30th Circuit Court general election, 2022 | |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 1st Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 2nd Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 3rd Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 4th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 5th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 6th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 7th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 8th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 9th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 10th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 11th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 12th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 13th Division |
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Primary
Kentucky 30th Circuit Court primary election, 2022 | |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 1st Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 3rd Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 4th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 5th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 6th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 7th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 8th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 9th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 10th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 11th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 12th Division |
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Kentucky 30th Circuit Court 13th Division |
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Family Court
General election
Jefferson County Family Court general election, 2022 | |
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Jefferson County Family Court 1st Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 4th Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 6th Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 7th Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 8th Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 9th Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 10th Division |
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Primary
Jefferson County Family Court primary election, 2022 | |
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Jefferson County Family Court 5th Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 6th Division |
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Jefferson County Family Court 10th Division |
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Justices of the Peace
General election
Jefferson County Justice of the Peace general election, 2022 |
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Jefferson County Justice of the Peace primary election, 2022 |
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The Republican primary was canceled. |
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District C |
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Additional elections on the ballot
- See also: Kentucky elections, 2022
February 22, 2022
May 17, 2022
- United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2022
- Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
- Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
- Kentucky's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
- Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
- Kentucky Supreme Court elections, 2022
- Kentucky intermediate appellate court elections, 2022
- City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
- Mayoral election in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
November 8, 2022
- United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2022
- Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District election, 2022
- Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
- Kentucky's 4th Congressional District election, 2022
- Kentucky State Senate elections, 2022
- Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022
- Kentucky Supreme Court elections, 2022
- Kentucky intermediate appellate court elections, 2022
- Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1, Changes to Legislative Session End Dates and Special Sessions Measure (2022)
- Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 2, No Right to Abortion in Constitution Amendment (2022)
- City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
- Mayoral election in Louisville, Kentucky (2022)
- Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky, elections (2022)
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About the city
- See also: Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville is the county seat of Jefferson County. In 2003, Louisville and Jefferson County merged, making Louisville cover the whole county. As of 2020, its population was 782,969.
City government
- See also: Mayor-council government
The city of Louisville uses a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body and the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
Demographic Data for Louisville, Kentucky | ||
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Louisville | Kentucky | |
Population | 782,969 | 4,505,836 |
Land area (sq mi) | 380 | 39,491 |
Race and ethnicity** | ||
White | 70.2% | 86.2% |
Black/African American | 21.9% | 8.1% |
Asian | 3% | 1.5% |
Native American | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Other (single race) | 1.2% | 1.1% |
Multiple | 3.5% | 2.8% |
Hispanic/Latino | 5.7% | 3.8% |
Education | ||
High school graduation rate | 90.8% | 87.2% |
College graduation rate | 33.9% | 25% |
Income | ||
Median household income | $58,196 | $52,238 |
Persons below poverty level | 13.7% | 16.6% |
Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. |
See also
Louisville, Kentucky | Kentucky | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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