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Republican
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$19,496,595.60
Available Cash
$9,211,174.70
Notes
Paul is an ophthalmologist from Bowling Green first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010. He is the son of former Republican Congressman Ron Paul and ran for president in 2016, before dropping out early in the primary race. Notable endorsements include National Right to Life, National Rifle Association and Senate Conservatives Fund. He has railed against vaccine and mask mandates and National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and has considered himself a “libertarian conservative.” Paul received his M.D. from Duke University Medical School.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$4,539,152.87
Available Cash
$900,164.95
Notes
Charles Booker is an attorney and former state representative from Louisville. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2020, narrowly losing to retired Marine pilot Amy McGrath in the Democratic primary election. Before joining the legislature, he worked as the director of administrative services for the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. He’s the first Black U.S. Senate nominee in Kentucky history. Notable 2022 endorsements include U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Planned Parenthood and League of Conservation Voters.
Republican
Bowling Green, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$1,734,398
Available Cash
$2,104,300.62
Notes
Guthrie was first elected in 2008 and an executive of an automotive supply company. He is an Army veteran and the ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. He began his political career as the state senator representing the 32nd District from 1999 to 2008. Guthrie's notable endorsements include Right to Life, the House Conservatives Fund and The American Israel Public Affairs Committee. He earned his bachelor's degree from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a master's from Yale University.
Democrat
Falls of Rough, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$53,198.95
Available Cash
$20,757.30
Notes
Linderman is a musician, recording engineer and producer who lives in Bowling Green. In a campaign video, Linderman said the Democratic Party needs to reconnect with working people by pushing for unions, higher wages and better working conditions. He also sad Democrats can connect with rural and small town America by propping up rural hospitals that stay open, legalizing cannabis and expanding rural broadband.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$472,736.79
Available Cash
$120,938.31
Notes
Stuart Ray owns Peregrine Co., a Louisville metals and trucking firm he founded in 1994. He’s a former chair of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Commission. He also served on the KFC Yum Center Board during the administrations of Gov. Steve Beshear and Gov. Matt Bevin.
Democrat
Louisville, Kentucky.
Total Funds Raised
$2,095,961.31
Available Cash
$445,576.10
Notes
McGarvey is an attorney from Louisville and current minority leader of the Kentucky Senate. He was first elected to the Senate in 2012. While in the legislature, McGarvey has pushed for expanding gambling, sports betting and legalizing medical marijuana. He was a co-sponsor of this year’s bill allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness.
Republican
LaGrange, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6,155.86
Available Cash
$1,903.08
Notes
Tichenor is a real estate agent one of several so-called "Liberty" candidates who defeated mainstream Republicans during this year's primary elections. On her website, Tichenor says she wants to uphold the Second Amendment, and opposes vaccine and mask mandates. In a WDRB article from over the summer, she said she hopes the Legisalture addresses sexually explicit content in school material.
Republican
Elizabethtown, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$16,718.87
Available Cash
$14,721.30
Notes
Deneen is a retired educator, coach and member of Elizabethtown City Council. He has been a board memeber on the Elizabethtown Heritage Council, Elizabethtown Airport Board, Elizabethtown Paddlers Association and the Elizabethtown Trail Town Advisory Board. He helped bring the first handicap accessible canoe and kayak dock in the state at Freeman Lake.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$6,324.92
Available Cash
$4,869.22
Notes
Peden has been on Louisville Metro Council since 2003, is a JCPS teacher and former firefighter. On his website, he says he "fully funded Metro Police – even when threatened by 'defund' movement" on Metro Council. In the legislature, he says he wants to bring more school and road funding back to Louisville. He's endorsed by Louisville Professional Firefighters, Local #54 and the Kentucky FOP.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$153,146.90
Available Cash
$132,528.58
Notes
Berg is a physician first elected to the state Senate during a special election in 2020. She has been a vocal opponent of anti-abortion measures and COVID denialism in the Legisalture. She is the only Jewish member of the General Assembly.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
First elected in 2014, Adams owns public relations firm Adams & Call and previously served in both the state House and on Louisville Metro Council. Adams sponsored Kentucky's new child abuse prevention law, which broadens the rights of children in foster care, providing access to records once they turn 18 and allowing them to request placement where they feel safe and accepted. She is endorsed by the anti-abortion Kentucky Right To Life Association.
Republican
Shepherdsville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$30,456.49
Available Cash
$29,001.38
Notes
Nemes has been in the state Senate since 2020. He previously served one term in the House and worked in former Gov. Matt Bevin's administration as deputy secretary of the Labor Cabinet. He co-sponsored the bill that would have expanded charges for protest-related offenses.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$23,731.16
Available Cash
$16,326.84
Notes
Bauman works at Lubrizol Corporation, a specialty chemical company. On his website, he says he is a "strong believer in individual liberty and limited constitutional government." He says he supports increasing the number of police. "We are at a tipping point with crime at record levels in Southwest Jefferson County, we must take action now to stabilize and take back control of our neighborhoods and communities," he said.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$43,410
Available Cash
$41,210
Notes
Miller is a retired teacher and principal first elected to the House in 1998.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$31,886.02
Available Cash
$28,704.23
Notes
Elected in 1996, Bratcher is the chair of the House Elections, Constitutional Amendments and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee. He sponsored the 2017 “blue lives matter” law that boosts protest-related charges. He also sponsored the 2020 law that automatically expunges court records of acquittals and dismissals. Bratcher is currently running unopposed after the Democratic nominee was disqualified. Democrat Ann Sermersheim has sued to be added to the ballot.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Grossberg is a real estage agent and former Jefferson County commissioner.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$38,623.17
Available Cash
$26,100.38
Notes
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Witten is a first-time candidate. She currently works for Consolidated Electrical Distributors as a lighting and energy specialist. On her campaign website, Witten says she wants to eliminate unecessary regulations, support "school choice" and fight against so-called "critical race theory." Notable endorsements include Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police, the National Rifle Association and Kentucky Right to Life.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$29,628.93
Available Cash
$24,569.55
Notes
Foster was a career educational support employee with Jefferson County Public Schools for 27 years and is on the board of AFSCME Council 962, a union that represents many of JCPS's classified workers. She’s endorsed by the Kentucky Education Political Action Committee.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$26,049
Available Cash
$25,846.78
Notes
Bojanowski has been member of the Kentucky House of Representatives since 2019. She is a certified special education teacher and previously worked as a manager and head coach with Kentucky Gymnastics Academy. Notable endorsements include Kentucky AFL-CIO, United Steel Workers and Kentucky Education Association.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$116,410.22
Available Cash
$113,353.03
Notes
Nemes is an attorney running for reelection for the seat he has held since 2017. He previously worked as director of the Administrative Office of the Courts and chief of staff for the Kentucky Supreme Court. His father is Mike Nemes, a state senator and deputy Labor Cabinet secretary in Gov. Matt Bevin's administration. He currently serves on the House committees on Appropriations & Revenue, Elections, Constitutional Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs and Judiciary. He earned an undergraduate degree from Western Kentucky University and a law degree from the University of Louisville.
Democrat
Pewee Valley, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$24,727.49
Available Cash
$17,314.73
Notes
Turner is a first-time candidate. She was previously a civil and environmental engineer and worked in real estate and construction management. She graduated from the University of Maryland. Notable endorsements include Planned Parenthood, Kentucky AFL-CIO, and Greater Louisville Central Labor Council.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$11,164.12
Available Cash
$10,731.57
Notes
Stalker is a first-time candidate. She previously worked at the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in Louisville and as a teacher in early childhood programs at Jewish Community of Louisville and the University of Louisville Early Learning Center. She graduated from Stephens College for Women in Columbia, MO. She has been endorsed by gun safety group Mom Demand Action and Planned Parenthood.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$40,681.40
Available Cash
$38,837.90
Notes
Willner is running for reelection and has been a member of the House since 2019. She is a professor at Bellarmine University and previously worked as executive director of the Kentucky Psychological Association. She served on the Jefferson County Board of Education from 2014-2018 and is a member of the House committees on Education; Health & Family Services and Appropriations & Revenue.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$25,775.76
Available Cash
$22,514.03
Notes
Hodgson is a first-time candidate. He previously worked as operations director for former Gov. Matt Bevin's administration from 2015 to 2019. Notable endorsements include GOP Congressman Thomas Massie, conservative state Rep. Savannah Maddox and Kentucky Right to Life. He is the former president of the Louisville Tea Party and was previously a district chair of the Jefferson County Republican Party. Hodgson worked at UPS from 1984 to 2016.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$16,504.94
Available Cash
$15,138.65
Notes
Callaway is a first time candidate. She is the treasurer of Beechmont Baptist Church and has been endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life, Kentucky Chamber PAC and the National Rifle Association.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$20,575
Available Cash
$10,441.48
Notes
Donohue was first elected to the House in 2012 and is a member of the chamber's committee's on Education, Local Government and Tourism. Notable endorsements include Better Schools Kentucky, United Autoworkers of America and Greater Louisville Central Labor Council.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$13,872.95
Available Cash
$10,608.42
Notes
Breitenbach is a vice president at The Hill Company/ Turf Ventures, which supplies turf grass for golf courses. On his website, he says he is "fighting for taxpayers and supporting job creators, working to hold the line on taxes and fighting inflation, and fully supporting our police that keeps our communities safe.”
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$32,517.28
Available Cash
$27,076.52
Notes
Roarx is a first-time candidate. She has worked as a legislative aide to Louisville Metro Councilmember Nicole George. Before that, she was an administrative assistant at UPS. She has been endorsed by Better Schools Kentucky, Kentucky Women's Network PAC and Teamsters Local 783 of Louisville.She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville in 2019.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$35,782.83
Available Cash
$35,724.83
Notes
First elected in 2018, Kulkarn is attorney and founder of Indus Law Firm, which specializes in immigration and employment law. She earned a bachelor's and master's degree in business administration from the University of Louisville and a J.D. from the University of the District of Columbia. Kulkarni co-sponsored Kentucky's new anti-SLAPP law curbing lawsuits that limit free speech.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$22,245
Available Cash
$7,948.76
Notes
McKeehan is a former private school assistant principal and JCPS special education instructor. Notable endorsements include Kentucky Liberty Caucus, State Auditor Mike Harmon and District 29 Rep. Kevin Bratcher. She earned graduate degrees from Kentucky State University and Asbury University
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Raymond was first elected to the House in 2018. She has worked with the Student Success Center at the University of Louisville, Teach for America, the New Leaders Council,and Emerge Kentucky. Notable endorsements include Kentucky AFL-CIO, Better Schools Kentucky and Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth. She founded Get UP Louisville, which advocates for universal pre-k.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$37,187.49
Available Cash
$34,618.17
Notes
Herron was elected during a special election in 2022. Herron previously worked as a policy strategist with the ACLU of Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree in sports administration from the University of Louisville and an master's in corrections and juvenile justice studies from Eastern Kentucky University.Notable endorsements include LPAC, C-FAIR and the LGBTQ Victory Fund.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$2,369.58
Available Cash
$1,806.32
Notes
Stevenson was first elected to the House in 2020. An attorney and 27-year Air Force veteran, she has worked as an adjunct professor at the University of Louisville law school, the Air Force JAG School and as a professional leadership consultant. Notable endorsements include Kentucky AFL-CIO, Planned Parenthood and Better Schools Kentucky.
Democrat
Shively, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Chester-Burton is a first-time candidate. She has been the mayor of Shively since 2019 and spent 10 years on the Shively City Council. She is also a teacher at Stuart Elementary School and a director with the Jefferson County Teachers Association.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$51,779.92
Available Cash
$50,299.40
Notes
First elected in 2016, Gentry is a real estate entrepreneur and former engineering consultant He lost an arm in an accident working as an environmental consultant. He has pushed for expanded gambling, legalizing medical cannabis and advocated against anti-labor policies like rolling back workers compensation.
Republican
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$124,412.77
Available Cash
$82,880.81
Notes
Fleming is a nonprofit executive running for reelection to the seat he has held off-and-on for the last few years. He won the disrict in 2016, but lost in 2018 to Democratic opponent Maria Sorolis. Fleming then regained the seat in 2020. He previously served as Louisville Metro Council District 7 member from 2003 to 2015. He’s endorsed by Kentucky Right to Life.
Democrat
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$19,996
Available Cash
$15,430.32
Notes
Sorolis is an attorney running for the seat she previously held from 2018 until 2020. She has a bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Duke University and a law degree. from University of Georgia School of Law and is currently working toward a Masters in Public Education at the University of Louisville. She is a member of Restorative Justice Louisville, Emerge Kentucky and is endorsed by Planned Parenthood Advocates of Kentucky.
Democrat
Schnitzelburg
Total Funds Raised
$6,076.18
Available Cash
$5,576.18
Notes
Younger has worked at the PVA’s office since 2011, including time as the office’s chief of staff. She beat Republican John May to become PVA in 2018. A longtime employee filed a formal complaint against Younger during the campaign, claiming she used a confidential data service in the office to search for information about May. In her first term, Younger said she pushed for transparency in the property assessment process and reassessed Churchill Downs’ racetrack, which resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars in additional property tax payments to Jefferson County Public Schools.
Republican
Pleasure Ridge Park
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
While serving as a Jefferson County constable in 2011, Whitlock shot a woman he accused of shoplifting. He was charged in the shooting and resigned from the position as part of a plea deal. Whitlock previously ran to fill a vacancy on the Jefferson County School Board in 2019 and ran for Louisville Metro Council in 2014. He did not return a request for comment.
Democrat
Shawnee
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Averette has been the County Judge/Executive since 2014. Before she was appointed to the position, she worked in local government. She serves on the state corrections commission, Louisville Gas & Electric’s consumer advisory panel and on the Kentucky Democratic Party’s Central Executive Committee for the third congressional district.
Democrat
Crescent Hill
Total Funds Raised
$40,464.58
Available Cash
$36,258.06
Notes
O’Connell is seeking a fourth full term. He was appointed by former Mayor Jerry Abramson in 2008, then won his first election in 2010. Louisville residents have recently called on O’Connell to drop legal action against protesters from the 2020 demonstrations. Prior to his tenure as County Attorney, O’Connell spent a decade as a judge in the Jefferson County District and Circuit Courts. He has also previously been an assistant Jefferson County Attorney and a partner at the firm Parker & O’Connell.
Republican
Prospect
Total Funds Raised
$74,215.41
Available Cash
$71,400.66
Notes
Holsclaw is the incumbent County Clerk. She was first elected to the position in 1998 and is seeking her seventh four-year term. During her tenure, Holsclaw has helped modernize some aspects of the County Clerk’s services, including offering vehicle registration renewal online. She ran unsuccessfully for governor in 2011.
Democrat
Crescent Hill
Total Funds Raised
$96,930.52
Available Cash
$73,382.07
Notes
Ward-Pugh has held a number of positions in local government, including three consecutive terms as the Metro Council member for District 9, which includes Crescent Hill. From February 2018 to August 2021, she was director of Louisville Metro’s Office of Women in the Resilience and Community Services department. She said she left that position in order to run for County Clerk.
Democrat
Prospect
Total Funds Raised
$3,844.45
Available Cash
$2,524.50
Notes
Aubrey is seeking a seventh term as sheriff. He faced a primary challenge earlier this year, from three candidates, for the first time since his initial election in 1998. Aubrey has been a law enforcement officer in Louisville and Jefferson County for 50 years, including a stint as Louisville’s police chief prior to becoming sheriff. He served as President of the National Sheriffs’ Association from 2014 to 2015.
Democrat
Hikes Point
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Grimes has been a member of Carpenters Local Union 175 for 16 years, serving as an elected officer. He previously ran, unsuccessfully, in the Democratic primary for Louisville Metro Council District 18 in 2020.
Democrat
Parkland
Total Funds Raised
(As of 7/17/2022, spending reported following the primary election. Nothing reported for General Election) — $9,465
Available Cash
(As of 7/17/2022, spending reported following the primary election. Nothing reported for General Election) — $2.62
Notes
A business owner, Hawkins runs the Parkland Neighborhood Food Market. She's the only candidate for Metro Council District 1. Ahead of the primary election, Hawkins said she intends to focus on affordable housing and its conditions, public safety, infrastructure and services for youth and elderly residents. Ahead of the primary, another candidate unsuccessfully challenged her potential eligibility over residency requirements.
Democrat
South of Algonquin
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Dorsey, an uncontested incumbent, was first elected to the seat in 2018. She formerly worked for Humana and Norton Healthcare. Upon joining Metro Council, Dorsey said she was interested in improving infrastructure. In the last year, Dorsey has supported legislation to establish a youth housing fund and advocated against the city’s plans to place a tow lot for abandoned cars in her district. She’s also supported efforts to bolster health awareness and equity.
Democrat
Chickasaw
Total Funds Raised
(As of 2/3/2022, spending reported for the primary election. Nothing reported for General Election) — $6,400.00
Available Cash
(As of 2/3/2022, spending reported for the primary election. Nothing reported for General Election) — $6,400.00
Notes
Purvis, an incumbent, was elected in 2018. At the time, Purvis said she intended to hold property owners and code enforcement accountable over living conditions, as well as improve the area’s infrastructure. In the last year, Purvis has advocated for more infrastructure funding, for affordable housing and against landlords. Purvis previously worked for Humana, and now owns and operates a water restoration company that helps people affected by flood damage.
Independent
Shawnee
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Quintez Brown is an activist and writer. He was arrested earlier this year for allegedly attempting to shoot Democratic mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg. Brown is currently in federal custody and faces five felony charges: one count of attempted murder and four counts of wanton endangerment. It's unclear how the charges would affect Brown's ability to take office should he be elected.
Republican
Windy Hills
Total Funds Raised
$8,733.88
Available Cash
$7,816.71
Notes
Parrino is a business owner with a background in finance. Parrino is focused on issues relating to crime and the economy. He describes himself as the uncle of two Louisville Metro Police officers. Parrino said, if he wins, he’ll only “support budgets that support our police department and all first responders.” He’s also interested in economic development.
Democrat
St. Matthews
Total Funds Raised
$33,161.60
Available Cash
$28,837.74
Notes
McCraney is a small business owner with a background in banking. The district incumbent was elected in 2018 and has since supported several police accountability efforts, including legislation to ban no-knock search warrants and one that created the Civilian Review and Accountability Board. She said her three main focuses going forward will be to prevent new taxes, safe and healthy neighborhoods and infrastructure improvements. Craig Greenberg contributed to her campaign.
Independent
North of Graymoor/Devondale
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Thieneman is a real estate developer who has previously run, unsuccessfully, for Jefferson County Clerk, Louisville Mayor and Kentucky State Senate. He was convicted in 2016 of wanton endangerment of his ex-girlfriend, who said he choked her during a fight. The Jefferson County Circuit Court upheld the conviction in 2017. In 2021, Thieneman was sued by a Fern Creek homeowners association after allegedly using people who are homeless to imply he would build a homeless shelter in that area. He denied accusations of attempting to coerce the HOA into buying land near property he owned. Thieneman is also known for appearing on the reality TV show “90 Day Fiance.”
Republican
Crescent Hill
Total Funds Raised
$20,283.21
Available Cash
$16,270.20
Notes
Martindale works in human resources for the Independent Stave Company, which manufactures barrels for distilling alcohol. She is on the advocacy board of the Louisville Metro Human Relations Commission and. She said, if elected, she aims to focus on issues of public safety and improving city infrastructure, as well as economic and workforce development.
Democrat
Crescent Hill
Total Funds Raised
$13,275
Available Cash
$2,486.75
Notes
Owen is vying to replace Budget Committee chair Bill Hollander. His father Tom Owen presided over the Metro Council, representing District 8 from 2003 until 2017. Owen has a background in urban planning and development and owns a local real estate investment and management firm. He’s interested in infrastructure improvement and issues of social equity and public safety.
Republican
West of Jeffersontown
Total Funds Raised
$1,000
Available Cash
$1,000
Notes
Kramer was first elected to represent District 11 in 2002. Throughout his time on Metro Council, he’s proposed and supported public safety and crime prevention efforts, including a neighborhood block watch. Kramer also pushed to create the ethics tip line for residents and people who work within Louisville Metro Government to report wrongdoing. He’s vice chair of the Budget Committee. Kramer is a teacher and has worked at several of the city’s Catholic schools.
Republican
West of Fairdale
Total Funds Raised
$8,806.67
Available Cash
$7,939.85
Notes
Seum Jr. is the son of former Kentucky Senator Dan Seum. He’s said that his number one focus is public safety and, if elected, he would start with “putting more officers on the streets and giving them the tools and support to do their jobs.” Seum Jr. said he supports trade schools and would push for more parental involvement. He also said he’s interested in small business development. In 2017, the state legislature banned Seum Jr. from entering a part of the state capitol after making racist and offensive comments. Seum Jr. appealed the accusation as taking his statements out of context, and a federal judge reversed the ban the following year.
Democrat
Southeast of Kenwood Hill
Total Funds Raised
$35,895.44
Available Cash
$30,756.74
Notes
The incumbent in the race, Fox was first elected to represent District 13 in 2018. He was formerly a major with the Louisville Metro Police Department and currently chairs the Public Safety Committee. Fox said he aims to continue a focus on crime and safety issues — as well as improve infrastructure. Last year, as issues mounted at the downtown jail, Fox was one of three council members to initiate a vote of "no confidence" against then-director Dwayne Clark and other jail leadership. Fox and other council members cited the influx of in-custody deaths, low morale among corrections staff and negligence in addressing drug smuggling as reasons for calling the vote.
Democrat
Schnitzelburg
Total Funds Raised
$22,633
Available Cash
$2,704.53
Notes
Chappell is president of the Schnitzelburg Area Community Council and chair of the Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District. She is also a board member of the local Center for Neighborhoods. Chappell works as an account manager for ProMedia Group, a marketing company.
Republican
Murray Hill
Total Funds Raised
$6,136.41
Available Cash
$4,623.18
Notes
Hall previously ran as a Republican to represent Metro Council District 7 in 2018, losing to Democrat Paula McCraney in the general election. He is a commissioner for the city of Murray Hill. Hall is a former chief deputy of the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office and is a past president of the Louisville chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management.
Democrat
Anchorage
Total Funds Raised
$29,099
Available Cash
$23,319.71
Notes
Winkler is seeking his second consecutive term as Metro Council’s District 17 representative, a role he’s held since 2019. He is chair of the council’s Democratic Caucus and chaired its redistricting committee in 2021. Winkler is also an HR project manager for FedEx.
Independent
Langdon Place
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Bezoenik is a software operator for the Airlines Reporting Corporation, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Republican
Lake Forest
Total Funds Raised
$2,617.64
Available Cash
$2,416.64
Notes
Piagentini is seeking his second consecutive term as Metro Council’s District 19 representative, a role he’s held since 2019. He is chair of the council’s minority caucus. Piagentini works as an advisor at SVN Menish Commercial Real Estate.
Republican
Beechmont
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Dattilo said he has been a repair technician for the last two decades.
Democrat
Beechmont
Total Funds Raised
$14,180
Available Cash
$14,180
Notes
Ruhe is a Louisville Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission member. She is a former board member of the Beechmont Neighborhood Association and is a retired JCPS teacher.
Independent
Beechmont
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Witt previously ran as an independent to represent Metro Council District 21 in 2006, 2014 and 2018, but was not elected any of those times. As of 2021, he was a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Republican
South of Fern Creek
Total Funds Raised
$5,662.05
Available Cash
$4,805.95
Notes
Hudson works at GE Appliances. He was previously a mechanical engineer and program manager for the United States Navy, according to his campaign website.
Republican
Valley Station
Total Funds Raised
$14,022.14
Available Cash
$9,595.88
Notes
Batshon was the runner-up for the vacant Metro Council District 25 seat in Jan. 2021. He got the support of six Republican council members but lost to Amy Holton Stewart. He is the owner of Khalil’s, a sports bar and catering company in Valley Station. Batshon is a board member of the Southwest Community Ministries, of a local Business Network International chapter, and of the Louisville group that oversees the historic Farnsley-Moremen House site.
Democrat
Valley Station
Total Funds Raised
$31,814.88
Available Cash
$30,142.19
Notes
Holton Stewart has represented District 25 since Jan. 2021 when she was chosen to fill a vacancy and is seeking her first full, community-elected term. She is a former UPS package center supervisor and a former JCPS Family Resource and Youth Service Centers coordinator.
Republican
Portland
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Gibson is the owner of Gibby’s Locksmith Service, according to his personal Facebook page. He is listed as a certified concealed carry instructor by the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. He previously ran unsuccessfully in a primary election for constable in Louisville as a Democrat, according to filings with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.
Democrat
East Louisville, near Anchorage
Total Funds Raised
$7,606.14
Available Cash
$5,578.57
Website N/A
Notes
Farmer is retired and was formerly the Chief Deputy Coroner at the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, according to her personal Facebook page. She was last in the position in 2020, Louisville Metro salary records show. She is a Registered Nurse, according to public records.
Worthington Hills
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Clark has a degree in Laboratory Science and works as a medical lab scientist in Louisville. As a member of the board of supervisors, he said he would work to preserve and expand the city’s tree canopy and the native plant cost-share program. He is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Old Louisville
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Bagga described himself as a member of Generation Z and says the task of his generation is to fight the existential threat of climate change. Bagga has a background in community organizing on issues including anti-racism, climate and labor. In office, he would work to make the city cleaner and more adaptable in the face of climate change with an emphasis on Black neighborhoods.
Portland
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Valerie Magnuson holds a degree in urban sustainable systems and social change. She has managed sustainable farms and worked as a director at Louisville Grows. She is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America.
Democrat
Lyndon
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Corlett was elected Louisville’s District 1 justice of the peace in 2018, and ran unsuccessfully for Metro Council District 18 in 2020. Her mother was a wedding officiant, and Corlett would sometimes join her to observe the ceremonies. Corlett participated in Emerge Kentucky’s 2020 class, which is a training initiative for Democratic women interested in running for office. She’s also a theater artist, having worked with groups like Commonwealth Theatre Company and focusing largely on education theater. Through that work, she’s collaborated with JCPS schools, as well as agencies and organizations like Louisville Metro Police, Community Coordinated Child Care and Louisville Public Media.
Democrat
Audubon Park
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Fields is seeking reelection as Louisville’s District 2 justice of the peace. He’s held the office since 1997. He’s officiated weddings for more than four decades.
Republican
Lyndon
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
John Zehnder was first elected to Jefferson Country’s Magisterial District 1 constable role in 2010. According to reporting by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, Zehnder is an accomplished musician and former Jefferson County reserve deputy sheriff. KyCIR found in state records that he’s attended multiple state training courses, but also was suspended from the sheriff’s office in 1996 “in connection with an incident that is not specified in agency records.” Records showed he was demoted in rank and placed on probation for a year after being reinstated.
Republican
Fisherville
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Strohmeier is an information technology operations technician with the Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance. He also trains firearms instructors, and is a certified National Rifle Association instructor and hunter education instructor. He was convicted of unemployment fraud in 2001.
Democrat
Thixton
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
This candidate does not appear to have an active public campaign ahead of the election.
Democrat
Shawnee
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Monica Flowers earned her bachelor’s and master’s in Justice Administration from the University of Louisville. She’s worked with agencies like the state’s Department and Juvenile Justice.
Republican
Jeffersontown
Total Funds Raised
$521,994.59
Available Cash
$428,008.32
Notes
Dieruf is currently the mayor of Jeffersontown, a non-partisan elected position he’s held since 2010. Dieruf received a degree in accounting from the University of Kentucky in 1976. He is the immediate past president of the Kentucky League of Cities and has taught at the University of Louisville’s School of Business.
Democrat
Cherokee Gardens
Total Funds Raised
$1,209,572
Available Cash
$979,367.80
Notes
Greenberg is the former CEO of the Louisville-based boutique hotel chain 21c Museum Hotels. Born and raised in Louisville, Greenberg received degrees from the University of Michigan and Harvard Law School. He worked as a corporate attorney for the law firm Frost Brown Todd before starting his career in business and development. He’s a co-owner of Ohio Valley Wrestling.
Independent
Cherokee Triangle
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Ellenberger is an Iowa native who moved to Louisville more than 30 years ago. Ellenberger said he worked on a few local campaigns in the 1980s and was a district chair for the Kentucky Young Democrats. A DJ for more than 20 years, Ellenberger now lives in the Highlands and works in property maintenance.
Independent
Anchorage
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Lemkeitir is an activist who said she was led by God to run as an independent for mayor. According to her Facebook page, she works at Creative Solutions Unlimited, said to offer life coaching, event planning, graphic design and other services, and studied at the University of Louisville.
Independent
Anchorage
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Erbenz is a resident of Anchorage, Kentucky.
Independent
Shawnee
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Kunnecke is a writer and researcher, born and raised in west Louisville. Kunnecke has participated in the #StopTheWestEndTIF campaign and and she said she’s running for mayor to shift to a government that serves, rather than bullies and dictates.
Independent
Chickasaw
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Mace is an activist living in west Louisville. According to his Facebook page, he studied at the University of Louisville.
Independent
East Louisville (unincorporated)
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Taylor Everett and his wife, Cassie, have advocated before the General Assembly for the legalization of medical marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy.
Economic Freedom Party (Socialist)
Buechel
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Isaac Marion Thacker, IV is a writer and activist. Thacker entered the Louisville mayor's race under the banner of the socialist Economic Freedom Party. He previously ran for mayor as an independent candidate in 2018.
Chickasaw
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Porter is the incumbent for District 1, which encompasses much of Louisville’s West End and downtown. She has served on the Jefferson County Board of Education since 2010, and is the board’s current chair. Porter worked in Louisville’s public school systems for 40 years, holding the roles of teacher, guidance counselor, principal and central office administrator. She retired from JCPS in 2009. In addition to her duties as school board chair, Porter also serves on the board of trustees for the University of Louisville. Porter has backing from Better Schools Kentucky, a political action committee with ties to JCPS’ teachers union. Better Schools Kentucky spent at least $83,020 on outdoor media advertisements for Porter.
Old Louisville
Total Funds Raised
$5,589
Available Cash
$3,261.16
Notes
Bell previously worked in the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services and Summit County Public Health Department in her hometown of Akron, Ohio. She’s also been an administrator for ICAN Schools, a now-defunct Ohio charter school group. According to Bell’s website, she “supports a return to the foundation values of discipline and respect in the classroom.” Bell ran as the Republican candidate for Metro Council District 1 but withdrew after winning an uncontested primary in May. Bell has backing from conservative groups who oppose mask mandates and reject classroom instruction that is frank about systemic racism and sexism. These groups have attacked anti-racist curriculum, and have sought to remove certain books and materials that center on LGBTQ characters.
Chickasaw
Total Funds Raised
$245
Available Cash
$238.55
Notes
Brewster is a Pre-K teacher, currently teaching at Skillz 4 Life Child Wellness and Development Center in downtown Louisville. She previously taught for the Kuumba Youth Liberation Academy, a homeschool collective with an Afrocentric focus. Brewster has also run several of her own programs and tutoring services since 2013. In addition, Brewster is General President of the Louisville Chapter of the Revolutionary Black Panther Party. Brewster says her goals are to increase teen voice, reduce violence, increase parent responsibility and retool JCPS’ meals towards a plant-based diet.
California
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Website N/A
Notes
Travis-Clark is a barber and longtime resident of west Louisville. She owns and operates California Cutz, a barbershop in the California neighborhood, and is chief financial officer and co-director of the California Neighborhood Leadership Council.
Beechwood Village
Total Funds Raised
$9,750.41
Available Cash
$3,204.44
Notes
Ullum is a Louisville realtor and former JCPS parent. His child now attends private school. Ullum became active during the pandemic pushing for in-person learning and has since pivoted to becoming outspoken on numerous issues some parents and community members have mobilized around, from opposing mask mandates to rejecting classroom instruction that is frank about systemic racism and sexism. Ullum has backing from groups that oppose anti-racist curriculum, and have sought to remove certain books and materials that center on LGBTQ characters.
Middletown
Total Funds Raised
$8,029.21
Available Cash
$7,943.70
Notes
Craig was elected to the Jefferson County Board of Education in 2018. Craig is a trial lawyer and part owner of Craig Henry PLC, which specializes in consumer and employment law. He is the father of two JCPS students, and served two terms on their schools’ School-Based Decision Making Councils. Craig previously served on the board of directors for the Metropolitan Housing Coalition and the Metropolitan Sewer District. He also served on the Citizens Commission on Police Accountability. Craig has backing from Better Schools Kentucky, a political action committee with ties to JCPS’ teachers union. Better Schools Kentucky spent at least $171,887 on outdoor media advertisements for him.
Prospect
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Cowan is a retired JCPS principal.
Hurstborne
Total Funds Raised
$2,574.43
Available Cash
$866.95
Notes
Adelmann is a former JCPS parent, education activist and creator of Dear JCPS, a progressive group that organizes around issues in JCPS. The group advocates for more racial equity in JCPS and more community voice. Dear JCPS is often at odds with conservative groups, as well as the leadership of the Jefferson County Teachers Association. Adelmann has often accused the teachers’ union of being too centrist and reluctant to abandon the status quo.
Iroquois Park
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Singleton is a pastor for Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Leavenworth, Ind. He became a frequent attendee to school board meetings in 2021, where he advocated against racial equity initiatives. He has urged the board to “get the devil out of school,” has compared LGBTQ pride flags to Nazi swastikas and has questioned the teaching of evolution. Singleton is active within local groups that oppose anti-racist initiatives.
Iroquois Park
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Duncan has served on the Jefferson County Board of Education since 2006, and is running for her fifth term. She worked as a teacher and administrator for JCPS for 31 years before retiring as an assistant principal from Fairdale High School. Her daughter is a JCPS graduate and Duncan now has four grandchildren who are JCPS students. Duncan is outspoken on the issue of school safety. She voted and expressed support for greater police presence on campuses. Throughout the pandemic, Duncan has supported mask mandates, though recently she signaled a desire to get rid of mask requirements. She says her other priorities are closing the test score gap for marginalized students and getting more students into Pre-K as well as career and technical education. Duncan has backing from Better Schools Kentucky, a political action committee with ties to JCPS’ teachers union. Better Schools Kentucky spent at least $164,484 on outdoor media advertisements for Duncan.
Iroquois Park
Total Funds Raised
$5,900
Available Cash
$5,896
Notes
Puccetti is a retired JCPS teacher of 27 years and retired U.S. Army Colonel. Puccetti balanced a teaching career with service in the Kentucky Army National Guard, Army Reserve and Individual Ready Reserve. He retired from the military in 2017, and from the classroom in 2022. He taught middle and high school social studies and technology. According to his website, Puccetti is running because he believes “JCPS is failing its students in the areas of academic achievement and school safety.” Puccetti has backing from groups that oppose mask mandates, anti-racist curriculum and who have sought to remove certain books and materials that center on LGBTQ characters.
Fern Creek
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Shull was elected to the Jefferson County Board of Education in 2018. He currently serves as the board’s vice chair. Shull is pastor of Burnett Avenue Baptist Church in Fern Creek. He’s the father of two JCPS students. During his first term, Shull advocated for a cautious approach to the pandemic, backing mask mandates and shifts to remote learning. He’s also been outspoken in his support for racial equity initiatives. Shull has backing from Better Schools Kentucky, a political action committee with ties to JCPS’ teachers union. Better Schools Kentucky spent at least $131,768 on outdoor media advertisements for Shull.
Fern Creek
Total Funds Raised
$10,073.14
Available Cash
$4,337.91
Notes
Glin is a corporate training manager for Specialty Pharmacy, and previously worked as a pharmacy tech instructor with the Job Corps. She is the mother of one JCPS graduate and second, younger child, who she withdrew from JCPS because of bullying. Glin became active in 2020 in local conservative groups that organized against mask mandates, remote learning and classroom discussions about systemic racism. According to her website, her goals include increasing police presence in schools, improving the quality of instruction and giving parents’ “a louder voice in their childrens’ education.” Glin has backing from groups that oppose anti-racist curriculum and have sought to remove certain books and materials that center on LGBTQ characters.
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$218,909.96
Available Cash
$13,161.52
Notes
Bisig has served on Jefferson Circuit Court since 2013, where she is currently chief judge, and before that spent 10 years as a district judge. She also worked as a prosecutor and practiced civil law in the firms of Brown, Todd & Heyburn and Greenebaum Doll & McDonald. She helped establish a special program requiring supervision of domestic violence offenders and assistated a restorative justice pilot project for juvenile court. She attended University of Louisville for undergrad and law school. In response to Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting findings in 2020 about judges signing warrants with illegible signatures, she dismissed the notion that judge signatures need to be legible, or clearly identifiable.“I don’t see anything hidden or lacking in transparency,” she said at the time.
Louisville, Ky.
Total Funds Raised
$N/A
Available Cash
$N/A
Notes
Bowman is the president and lead attorney of Bowman Legal, a family law firm. He has served as the treasurer and vice-chair for the Kentucky Bar Association Family Law Section. He attended University of Louisville for undegrad and Texas A&M University for law school.
Southern Jefferson County
Total Funds Raised
$109,995
Available Cash
$88,447.66
Notes
Eckerle attended law school at the University of California, Berkeley. She has been a Jefferson circuit court judge since 2007, and served as chief regional circuit judge from 2012 to 2013. Prior to being elected as a circuit court judge, Eckerle was a Jefferson district court judge for four years. During that time, she also served as chief regional district court judge. According to a July 2020 "Courier Journal" story, defense attorney Rob Eggert claimed Eckerle “electronically ‘muzzled’ him during a remotely conducted hearing by repeatedly muting him while she let the prosecutor attend in person.” Eckerle said in a written order that she was forced to mute Eggert because he interrupted, asked “irrelevant questions” and refused to answer her questions, according to The "Courier Journal" story. She also said she let an assistant commonwealth’s attorney attend the hearing in person because he had to play some recordings, according to the story.
Highlands
Total Funds Raised
$43,629.65
Available Cash
$25,433.29
Notes
Lister graduated from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She works as an attorney in private practice focused on complex motions and appeals in criminal law. Lister is also the president-elect of the Women Lawyers Association of Jefferson County. Her endorsements include University of Louisville professor Ricky L. Jones, former Louisville mayoral candidate and VOCAL-KY Kentucky State Director Shameka Parrish-Wright, Rev. Patrick Delahanty, author Emily Bingham and civil rights attorney Dan Canon.
Beechmont
Total Funds Raised
$44,042.22
Available Cash
$11,670.57
Notes
Cantrell is a graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She currently serves as a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 38 as a Democrat. She assumed office in 2017 and her term ends Jan. 1. Cantrell has volunteered with the University of Louisville's law clinic. Her campaign website lists endorsements from numerous political action committees and labor unions, including the Committee for Fairness and Individual Rights (C-FAIR), Better Schools Kentucky, the Kentucky State AFL-CIO, Teamsters Local 89, Teamsters Local 783, Communications Workers of America Local 3310, United Steel Workers District 8 and Louisville Professional Firefighters #345.
Deer Park
Total Funds Raised
$53,650
Available Cash
$52,762
Notes
Karem has been a district court judge in Jefferson County since 2007. She attended the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She has been endorsed by the Jefferson County Presidents Council of the Fraternal Order of the Police. Karem has been a member of several local government committees, including a domestic violence fatality review committee and a jail policy committee. Karem has also faced criticism from attorneys and fellow judges for controversial ideas, including a proposal that would have allowed authorities to hold some criminal case hearings without a judge present, according to WDRB.com story published in May. Citizens for BetterJudges declined to endorse anyone in her May primary race, and Karem received low ratings from attorneys who participated in the Louisville Bar Association's poll about judicial candidates in the May primary election, according to the WDRB.
Tyler Park
Total Funds Raised
$95,496.55
Available Cash
$80,958.69
Notes
Ebert Haegele is a graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. He is currently an assistant commonwealth's attorney for Jefferson County, where he serves as chief of the narcotics division. Haegele prosecuted Kenneth Walker, Breonna Taylor's boyfriend, for first degree assault charges after he fired at police in the deadly middle of the night raid in March 2020. Walker later said he thought they were intruders. Commonwealth's Attorney Tom Wine dropped those charges amid public outrage over Taylor's killing. Citizens For Better Judges, Louisville FOP President's Council, Indiana/Kentucky/Ohio Regional Council of Carpenters and several other labor organizations have endorsed Haegele.
Original Highlands
Total Funds Raised
$23,449.96
Available Cash
$17,891.10
Notes
Julie Kaelin is a graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She has worked as a criminal defense attorney and been a district court judge since 2018. Kaelin has been endorsed by Better Schools Kentucky, the Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, IBEW Local 369 and several other labor groups. As a judge, Kaelin has called for bail and search warrant reform.
Tyler Park
Total Funds Raised
$24,465.00 (As of 6/16/2022 report after the Primary Election. Nothing reported for General Election)
Available Cash
$9,444.85 (As of 6/16/2022 report after the Primary Election. Nothing reported for General Election)
Notes
Davis is an attorney in private practice who handles cases related to family law, misdemeanor and felony criminal charges and civil cases. Davis graduated from Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law. She's been endorsed by several unions and organizations including, the Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, the Committee for Fairness and individual rights (C-FAIR) and Teamsters Local 89.
Jeffersontown
Total Funds Raised
$850
Available Cash
$147.87
Notes
Shaw is a University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law graduate who has held this seat since 2007. She's been endorsed by groups including Citizens For Better Judges, FOP Deputy Sheriff’s Lodge 25 and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. In March 2020, Shaw signed the warrant Louisville Metro Police Department officers used to justify the search of Breonna Taylor's apartment. Officers shot and killed Taylor during the raid. Community activists have criticized Shaw's role in the search and called attention to this race.
Langdon Place
Total Funds Raised
$2,096.80
Available Cash
$590.49
Notes
Bellows is a Louisville native and graduated from the University of Kentucky’s J. David Rosenberg College of Law. She clerked for former circuit court judge Karen Caldwell in Oldham County and then spent several years working in insurance law. She was general counsel at the downtown Louisville firm Lerner, Sampson and Rothfuss, which closed in May 2021. Bellows volunteers with veteran organizations and is endorsed by the Louisville Fraternal Order of Police, according to her website.
Highlands
Total Funds Raised
$25,320.54
Available Cash
$17,632.34
Notes
Shouse is a longtime defense attorney who grew his profile by representing dozens of people that got arrested protesting the police killing of Breonna Taylor. He’s contributed opinion pieces to the "Courier Journal" to publicly push for judges to lead search warrant reform efforts. According to his website, Shouse is endorsed by several labor unions, Better Schools Kentucky, the Metropolitan Louisville Women’s Political Caucus and the racial justice advocacy nonprofit Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice.
Eastern Louisville
Total Funds Raised
$28,850
Available Cash
$28,097
Notes
Clay is a former public defender and graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She has been endorsed by the Committee for Fairness and Individual Rights (C-FAIR), Citizens for Better Judges, Better Schools Kentucky, Louisville Professional Firefighters Local #54, Teamsters Local 89, IBEW Local 369, UA Local 502 and the Iron Workers Local 70, according to her campaign website.
Southeast Louisville
Total Funds Raised
$6,751.68 (As of 4/19/2022 spending report prior to the primary election)
Available Cash
$3,475.47 (As of 4/19/2022 spending report prior to the primary election)
Notes
Compton is a graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. According to her website, she's served as a guardian ad litem and runs a firm that represents clients in personal injury cases and offers a variety of financial and business services. Compton ran for judge twice unsuccessfully, in 2010 and 2014. She was also a host of the television show "Deadbeat: Kentuckiana Child Support Court."
Buechel
Total Funds Raised
$24,275
Available Cash
$10,442.40
Notes
Gilbert graduated from the Chicago-Kent College of Law. She served as a felony prosecutor for 15 years in the Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. She is an outspoken advocate for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence and has received an endorsement from Citizens for Better Judges.
Prospect
Total Funds Raised
$52,384.13
Available Cash
$28,570.14
Notes
Morris graduated from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and currently serves as a litigation attorney at Winton & Hiestand Law Group, a large personal injury firm. Her father was Geoffrey Morris, the late Jefferson County circuit judge and prosecutor. She is endorsed by Teamsters Local Union No. 783, Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, Deputy Sheriff's FOP #25 and UAW 862 OnLine.
Cherokee-Seneca
Total Funds Raised
$107,372.21
Available Cash
$107,043.83
Notes
Monarch graduated from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law and now works at a private attorney at her own firm, Elder Law Solutions PLLC. Her practice focuses on elder rights and life care planning. She is very involved in the Saint Agnes Catholic community.
Jeffersontown
Total Funds Raised
$13,293.32
Available Cash
$9,362.27
Notes
In 2012, Jones began working as a public defender in western Kentucky where he served clients in juvenile, district, circuit and family courts. After four years, he moved to Louisville to become an assistant county attorney. He now serves as a division chief and is responsible for training and supervising other attorneys and coordinating special projects. He helped implement an adult restorative justice initiative, which is a more holistic response to crime, according to his campaign website. He is endorsed by the Citizens for Better Judges.
St Matthews
Total Funds Raised
$21,598.02
Available Cash
$13,750.46
Notes
Garvey is a sitting judge running for reelection. She's presided over both criminal and civil cases. She beat Tracy Davis (who is running again in this election against Judge Mary Shaw) in the 2018 general election to win her current term, which expires in January. Before she was elected in 2018, she was a prosecutor with the Jefferson County Attorney’s Office in the general criminal division and domestic violence unit. Garvey is a graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Her endorsements include the Shively FOP Lodge 17, Greater Louisville Building & Construction Trades Council, FOP Deputy Sheriff's Lodge 25, the River City FOP Lodge 614, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and UA Local 502.
Hikes Point
Total Funds Raised
$10,030.21
Available Cash
$4,861.73
Notes
Bowles is a teacher and librarian at Jefferson County Public Schools. She is also an attorney who has worked on medical malpractice, personal injury and employment discrimination cases – and a vocal advocate for social justice and bail reform who describes herself as a "Proud member of the LGTBQ+ community.” She graduated from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law. Bowles wants to expand specialty courts, which include drug court and juvenile court, to include a "Homeless Court," according to her campaign website. She is endorsed by the Committee for Fairness and Individual Rights (C-FAIR), Showing Up for Social Justice (SURJ) Louisville, Teamsters Local 89, Teamsters Local 783 and Better Schools Kentucky.
N/A
Total Funds Raised
$6,161.08
Available Cash
$3,113.49
Notes
De La Guardia has a law degree from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. She served as a public defender in Jefferson County for seven years, focusing on defending the rights of children in juvenile and family court. Prior to receiving her law degree, she worked as an education specialist for the Upward Bound Program. She is endorsed by Citizens for Better Judges, Better Schools Kentucky and the Committee for Fairness and Individual Rights (C-FAIR).
Brownsboro-Zorn
Total Funds Raised
$15,264.02
Available Cash
$1,717.19
Notes
Holman graduated from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Holman had a diversion from practicing law between 2008 and 2017. During that time, she worked as the director of accounts receivable and collection for ResCare, a national community-based healthcare provider that is headquartered in Louisville. It has since been rebranded as BrightSpring Health Services. That company was bought in 2019, after Holman left, by a large investment called KRR. A Buzzfeed News investigation highlighted allegations of disabled patients being abused and neglected at many of the company owned group homes. The company responded to the allegations with a statement saying they denied the allegations and said the findings were inaccurate, according to Buzzfeed.
Anchorage
Total Funds Raised
$9,020.25 (As of 7/19/2022 report after the Primary Election. Nothing reported for the General Election)
Available Cash
$8,792.61 (As of 7/19/2022 report after the Primary Election. Nothing reported for the General Election)
Notes
Brown is an attorney in private practice specializing in criminal defense, personal injury and family law. He's also a former public defender for Louisville Metro. He graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Brown is endorsed by Local UAW #862, FOP Deputy Sheriff's Lodge 25 and Citizens for Better Judges.
Prospect
Total Funds Raised
$10,530 (As of 7/19/2022 report after the Primary Election. Nothing reported for the General Election)
Available Cash
$1,159.50 (As of 7/19/2022 report after the Primary Election. Nothing reported for the General Election)
Notes
Langford is a sitting judge running for reelection. She narrowly defeated incumbent Sean E. Delahanty in the 2018 general election to take his seat. Langford graduated from the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She is endorsed by Louisville Showing Up for Racial Justice (LSURJ), the Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, Laborers International Union of North America - AFL-CIO Local #576 and Louisville’s police union.
Hikes Point
Total Funds Raised
$46,843.46
Available Cash
$40,672.98
Notes
Megan McDonald is a graduate of the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law who is currently a partner at Nelson, McDonald and Shrewsbury. The Political Women's Council, Greater Louisville Labor Council, Teamsters Local 89, AFL-CIO CLC and Teamsters Local 783 have all endorsed McDonald.
Clifton
Total Funds Raised
$12,027.31 (As of 7/19/22 report after Primary Election. Nothing reported for General Election.)
Available Cash
$668.26 (As of 7/19/22 report after Primary Election. Nothing reported for General Election.)
Notes
Shannon Fauver is an attorney at Fauver Law Practice, PLLC. Fauver was part of a team representing plaintiffs in Bourke vs. Beshear, the 2013 lawsuit seeking marriage equality in Kentucky. That lawsuit eventually became part of the 2015 Supreme Court decision declaring state bans on same sex marraiges unconstitutional. Fairness Campaign, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), the Revolutionary Black Panther Party of Louisville and the Kentucky New Deal have all endorsed Fauver.
Hayfield Dundee
Total Funds Raised
$2,970
Available Cash
$1,545
Notes
Stone is a Louisville native and graduated from the California Western School of Law. Since 2017, she’s worked as a prosecutor in the criminal division for the Jefferson County Attorney’s office. Her campaign website says Stone left an abusive relationship and divorced in 2015, and that she's advocated for and represented domestic violence victims in family court while running a solo family law practice. She was awarded the Legal Aid Society’s Outstanding Volunteer Attorney award in 2015 for her pro bono work handling domestic violence order hearing assignments.
Clifton
Total Funds Raised
$11,060.40
Available Cash
$8,759.39
Notes
Faulkner graduated from the University of Louisville’s Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She externed at the Jefferson Commonwealth Attorney’s office and worked as a victim’s advocate for the Center for Women and Families. She was a public defender for six years then opened a private practice. She challenged the incumbent Jefferson County Attorney in the 2014 Democratic primary, but lost. She also ran for district judge in 2018 and unsuccessfully sued state election officials in a bid to get on the general election ballot after the primary winner died. She’s co-coach of a high school mock trial team and is on the metro government’s Jail Policy Committee. According to her website, Faulkner is endorsed by several labor unions, Citizens for Better Judges, Louisville Corrections FOP Union and Deputy Sheriff’s Lodge, among others.
Germantown
Total Funds Raised
$5,661
Available Cash
$2,186.05
Notes
Dean is a former public defender and now owns her own private practice where she handles family, civil and criminal cases. She graduated from the University of Kansas School of Law and, as a military spouse, is very involved in the veteran community. Dean was also involved in court hearing that went viral when she told the judge that her client was denied pants and feminine hygiene products. The courtroom video shows District Judge Amber Wolf responding to Dean, saying it was outrageous that the inmate was denied pants and calling jail administrators to ask what was going on. Corrections officials later denied that the the inmate wasn't wearing pants, saying she had shorts on under a large t-shirt, according to WAVE3. They also said they had no evidence that she asked for feminine hygiene products.
Worthington Hills
Total Funds Raised
$10,860.00 (As of 7/19/2022 report after Primary Election. Nothing reported for General Election)
Available Cash
$7,026.51 (As of 7/19/2022 report after Primary Election. Nothing reported for General Election)
Notes
Hickerson has served as a Jefferson County District Court judge since 2018. She also ran unsuccessfully for the seat in 2016. She is the chair of the Criminal Justice Commission for Louisville-Jefferson County Metro Government and a member of the Opportunity Network, which helps incarcerated people transition from jail. She volunteers with the YMCA Black Achievers Program and officiates basketball and volleyball games for the Kentucky High School Athletic Association. She is endorsed by Greater Louisville Central Labor Council and Citizens for Better Judges.
Druid Hills
Total Funds Raised
$7,181.75
Available Cash
$5,302.28
Notes
Nicholson is the incumbent and was first elected to the district bench in 2016. At the time, she drew backlash for having no experience in Jefferson County District Court, and critics argued that her success raising money and garnering endorsements had more to do with a prominent parent than her qualifications. Her father is David Nicholson, the current Jefferson Circuit Court Clerk and former Democratic candidate for mayor. Nicholson’s grandfather and uncle were also local judges, according to a "Courier Journal" report. She’s gotten support from local labor organizations, but her race is one of just three that didn’t garner any endorsement from local attorney group Citizens for Better Judges.
Germantown
Total Funds Raised
$1,670.83 (As of 7/19/2022 report after the Primary Election. Nothing reported for the General Election)
Available Cash
$1,120.94 (As of 7/19/2022 report after the Primary Election. Nothing reported for the General Election)
Notes
Garrison is from Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and graduated from Ohio Northern University’s Pettit College of Law. He started working as a public defender and then as a prosecutor with the Jefferson County Attorney’s office. Now he works for the local firm Rice Gumm. When it comes to bail reform, Garrison said how much money a person can post shouldn’t matter when judges consider if the defendant should be incarcerated pre-trial, and that judges should instead consider data and objective evidence.
Southeast Louisville
Total Funds Raised
$4,095
Available Cash
$5,853.86 as of June 16.
Notes
Patton graduated from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. She is an attorney in private practice with about 30 years of criminal and civil litigation experience. Patton started her legal career as an assistant attorney general for the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office. She prosecuted cases involving allegations of elder abuse and Medicaid fraud. Patton says on her campaign website that, if elected to the district court, she “will work closely with county and state resource partners to address the needs of juvenile justice reform to bring safety to our communities and help change the trajectory of these young lives at risk.” Her campaign website also lists various examples of her public service, especially as a volunteer and speaker for youth-related agencies and causes. She is endorsed by FOP Deputy Sheriff’s Lodge 25.
Indian Hills
Total Funds Raised
$59,019.16
Available Cash
$44,163.46
Notes
Wolford graduated from the University at Buffalo School of Law. She is an attorney in private practice. She was a Jefferson County Attorney's Office prosecutor from 2013-2020. She spent much of that time on felony and misdemeanor cases and spent two years prosecuting allegations of child abuse and neglect. Wolford is a also former assistant United States attorney for the Western District of New York with stints as a town attorney in Lancaster, New York; as a parents' attorney on the Dependency, Neglect, and Abuse Docket in Louisville family court; and as a medical malpractice defense attorney. She also served as interim director of Academic Success at University of Louisville Brandeis Law School. Her husband, Will Wolford, played professional football as a defensive lineman for the Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1990, 1992 and 1995. Her nephew is also a quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams. She has endorsements from the Plumbers, Pipefitters, & Service Technicians Local 502, UAW CAP Teamsters Local Union No. 783, Teamsters Local Union No. 89, the Committee for Fairness and Individual Rights (C-FAIR), Citizens for Better Judges, the Greater Louisville Central Labor Council, the Greater Louisville Building and Construction Trades Council, the United FOP and Better Schools Kentucky.
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