One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Martin. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Sarah Martin (Democratic) is unopposed on the November 3, 2026 ballot; no Republican or independent candidate filed, per the Jefferson County Clerk's certified candidate filings.
District attorney or prosecutor. The district attorney is the chief prosecutor for the county or judicial district. The office decides which criminal charges to file, negotiates pleas, tries cases and, in many states, advises county government or handles child support and juvenile matters. The office sets local charging and diversion policies within state law.
This race. Every voter in Jefferson County votes on this seat. One name is on the ballot for this seat.
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Sarah Martin has served more than 18 years as an Assistant County Attorney in Jefferson County, per her campaign site. Her roles have included criminal prosecutor, civil rights attorney representing victims of discrimination, adviser to Louisville Metro Council, and currently Director of the Civil Division, per her campaign site.
Who is running for Jefferson County Attorney in 2026?
One candidate is tracked for Jefferson County Attorney on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Sarah Martin. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Jefferson County Attorney election in Kentucky?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.
How do I see my exact Jefferson County ballot?
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Candidate roster from official Jefferson County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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