Joshua Alexander Crowder

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Joshua Alexander Crowder

Democratic Party

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Last election

May 21, 2024

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Louisville, Ky.

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Organizer

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Joshua Alexander Crowder (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Louisville City Council to represent District 4 in Kentucky. He lost in the Democratic primary on May 21, 2024.

Crowder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Joshua Alexander Crowder was born in Louisville, Kentucky. His career experience includes working as an organizer.

Elections

2024

See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2024)

General election

General election for Louisville Metro Council District 4

Ken Herndon won election in the general election for Louisville Metro Council District 4 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ken Herndon (D)	98.7	6,852
		Other/Write-in votes	1.3	90

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 6,942
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 4

The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 4 on May 21, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Submit photo	Ken Herndon	28.3	552
	Submit photo	Demetrius McDowell Sr.	23.8	464
		Joshua Alexander Crowder	13.7	267
	Submit photo	Stan Moore	8.2	160
	Submit photo	Dennisha Rivers	7.1	138
	Submit photo	Bridgett Smith	6.5	126
	Submit photo	Mary Hall	5.0	98
	Submit photo	Dino Johnson	3.4	67
		Carol Clark	2.2	42
	Submit photo	Joseph Dahmer	2.0	39

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,953
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bobbie James (D)

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Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Crowder in this election.

2022

See also: Kentucky House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent Josie Raymond defeated Carrie Sanders McKeehan in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josie Raymond (D)	73.5	16,014
		Carrie Sanders McKeehan (R)	26.5	5,782

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 21,796
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41

Incumbent Josie Raymond defeated Darryl Young Jr. in the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Josie Raymond	77.5	3,753
	Submit photo	Darryl Young Jr.	22.5	1,088

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,841
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mary Lou Marzian (D)
• Joshua Alexander Crowder (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41

Carrie Sanders McKeehan defeated Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell and Bryan Shepherd in the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 41 on May 17, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Carrie Sanders McKeehan	44.4	848
		Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell	33.0	630
	Submit photo	Bryan Shepherd	22.5	430

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,908
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Joshua Alexander Crowder completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Crowder's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Joshua Alexander Crowder is a dedicated community organizer and Democratic Socialist running to represent District 4 in the Louisville Metro Council.

Joshua’s upbringing and early encounters with the harsh realities of poverty ultimately shaped his perspectives on race, economics, and the intricate connections between US foreign and domestic policy and the systemic injustices plaguing the nation and the world. The bedrock of his advocacy work is an unwavering focus on the concerns and needs of working people and a strong belief that real power lies in the collective voice and actions of the working class.

After attending Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, Joshua returned to Louisville in 2019. Soon after, he became involved with the Sunrise Movement, a group that draws attention to the climate crisis and advocates for a Green New Deal. Later, he joined the Democratic Socialists of America, furthering his commitment to the working people of Louisville.

A proud Teamster and UPS worker, Joshua is a labor organizer with the Futures Committee for Teamsters Local 89.

Joshua is also a classical pianist.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Affordable Housing, NOT Developer Handouts:

  We can't afford to continue living in a city run at the whims of developers while our communities suffer. It's time to prioritize community well-being over corporate handouts.

  I will work to end the trend of TIF (Tax Increment Fimancing) corporate giveaways so those resources can go toward public health, municipal grocery stores, libraries, and social services.
• Fund Public Services, not JUST Police: We are witnessing the disastrous effects of Louisville city budgets that have for too long starved our crucial public services like libraries, public transit, parks, community centers, and swimming pools. I will work to fix and restore our public services and to build a sustainable, climate-resilient future for our city.
• Good Jobs are Union Jobs: The quickest way to economic security is a good job that pays well, and good jobs aren't created out of thin air, they are fought for by workers. I will champion policies that empower workers, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions, and defend the right to organize.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am personally passionate about climate policy, workers' rights, and criminal legal system reform.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

"No Shortcuts," by Jane McAlevey, "Abolition Democracy," by Angela Davis, or "Pedagogy of the Oppressed," by Paulo Freire

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

The earliest historical event I remember were the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. I was seven years old.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Teamsters 89, AFSCME 3425, SEIU/32BJ, Louisville Democratic Socialists of America (LDSA), Democratic Socialists of America (DSA)

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2022

Joshua Alexander Crowder did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

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