The 2024 Louisville Metro Council election was held on November 5, 2024. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 21. Half of the council (all even-numbered seats) was up for election. Following the 2022 election, Democrats and Republicans held 17 and nine seats, respectively. The deadline for candidates to file was January 5, 2024. Democrats maintained their majority in the chamber, losing three seats.
District 2 Incumbent councilwoman Barbara E. Shanklin won reelection, defeating primary election challenger Latosha Harrison.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Barbara E. Shanklin, incumbent councilwoman
Eliminated in primary Latosha Harrison
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District 4 Incumbent councilman Jecorey Arthur did not seek reelection. He was succeeded by Democrat Ken Herndon.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ken Herndon
Eliminated in primary Carol Clark Joshua Alexander Crowder Joseph "Jody" Dahmer Mary K. Hall Dino Johnson Demetrius M. McDowell Sr. Stan Moore Dennisha Rivers Bridgett Smith
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District 6 Incumbent Democratic councilman Phillip "Phil" Baker was defeated for renomination by J. P. Lyninger.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee J. P. Lyninger
Eliminated in primary Phillip "Phil" Baker, incumbent councilman Kate Dittmeier Holm
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District 8 Incumbent councilman Ben Reno-Weber won reelection, defeating primary election challenger Taylor McGovern-U'Sellis.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Ben Reno-Weber, incumbent councilman
Eliminated in primary Taylor McGovern-U'Sellis
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District 10 Incumbent councilman Pat Mulvihill did not seek reelection. He was succeeded by Democrat Josie Raymond.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Josie Raymond, member of the Kentucky House of Representatives (2019–2025)
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District 12 Incumbent councilman Rick Blackwell was defeated for reelection by Republican Jonathan "JJ" Joseph.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rick Blackwell, incumbent councilman
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Jonathan "JJ" Joseph
Eliminated in primary Jennifer Fox Brown Ryan Thompson
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District 14 Incumbent councilwoman Cindi Fowler was defeated for reelection by Republican Crystal Bast.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Cindi Fowler, incumbent councilwoman
Eliminated in primary Autumn Lockhart Neal A. Robertson
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Crystal Bast
Eliminated in primary Crystal Ann Barajas
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District 16 Incumbent councilman Scott W. Reed won reelection, defeating Democratic candidate Matthew Golden.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Matthew Golden
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Scott W. Reed, incumbent councilman
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District 18 Incumbent councilwoman Marilyn Parker won reelection, defeating primary and general election challengers.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Mera Kathryn Corlett
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Marilyn Parker, incumbent councilwoman
Eliminated in primary Bonnie Jung
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District 20 Incumbent councilman Stuart Benson won reelection, defeating primary and general election challengers.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Marita A. Willis
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Stuart Benson, incumbent councilman
Eliminated in primary Brian Abrams
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District 22 Incumbent councilman Robin Engel did not seek reelection. He was succeeded by Republican Kevin D. Bratcher.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Rasean L. Crawley
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Kevin D. Bratcher, state representative from the 29th district (1997–2025)
Eliminated in primary Robert John Zoeller Jr.
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District 24 Incumbent councilwoman Madonna Flood did not seek reelection. She was succeeded by Republican Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Tyra Thomas-Walker
Eliminated in primary Ryan Vittitow
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Republican primary Candidates Nominee Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge
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District 26 Incumbent councilman Brent T. Ackerson won reelection unopposed.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Brent T. Ackerson, incumbent councilman
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References
See also 2024 Kentucky elections