The 1998 Louisville mayoral election was held on November 3, 1998. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 26.
Incumbent Democratic mayor Jerry Abramson, who was elected to a third term in 1993, was term-limited and ineligible to seek reelection. He was succeeded by Dave Armstrong, the incumbent Jefferson County Judge/Executive and former Kentucky Attorney General. This was the final mayoral election before the 2002 merged metro government of Louisville and Jefferson County.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Dave Armstrong, Jefferson County Judge/Executive (1990–1999) and Kentucky Attorney General (1983–1988)
Eliminated in primary Tom Owen, member of the Louisville Board of Aldermen (1990–1999)
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Bill Wilson, Democratic party member of the Louisville Board of Aldermen (1982–1997)
Eliminated in primary Robert Francis Eberenz, taxicab driver
Results
Independent and third-party candidates Independent candidates Bennie J. Smith, office administrator
Reform party K. Scott Ritcher, graphic designer
General election Results
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