2026 Louisville mayoral election

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2026 Louisville mayoral election
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Incumbent Mayor

Craig Greenberg
Democratic



The 2026 Louisville mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026. The primary election will be held on May 19, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election.

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Incumbent mayor Craig Greenberg, who was elected in 2022, is running for reelection. Following a 2024 change in the election law by the Kentucky General Assembly, this will be the first nonpartisan mayoral election in Louisville; Greenberg is a member of the Democratic Party. [1]

Primary election

Candidates

Declared

Potential

Declined

Endorsements

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Candidate for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district in 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2022; candidate for Kentucky's 46th House district in 2010 and nominee in 2020 and 2024; Republican nominee for Mayor of Louisville in 2014 and candidate in 2018; candidate for Governor of Kentucky in 2023

References

  1. 1 2 Anderson, Mario (December 30, 2024). "Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg talks seeking reelection in 2026, impact of non-partisan elections". Spectrum News 1. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Wood, Josh (December 31, 2025). "Louisville Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright to run for mayor". Courier Journal . Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  3. ↑ Swinney, Cody. ""With Love and Gratitude" - Charles Booker's message to Louisville ahead of 2026 race". WHAS11. ABC. Retrieved October 21, 2025.
  4. 1 2 Baarlaer, Killian. "Craig Greenberg kicks off campaign for second term as Louisville mayor". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved November 16, 2025.

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