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Jefferson County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 31

2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Hall and Susan Tyler Witten. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Tim Hall (Democratic), Susan Tyler Witten (Republican) are on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 31; Susan Tyler Witten is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Susan Tyler Witten, is on the ballot.

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Tim Hall

Tim Hall

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Making life more affordable and job creation
  • Supporting working people and organized labor
  • Funding public education and universal pre-K

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Tim Hall is the Democratic nominee for Kentucky House District 31. He has served 15 years on the Jeffersontown City Council and works as Director of Special Services at FMS Commercial Cleaning, according to his campaign website. His platform focuses on affordability, support for working people and organized labor, and funding public education and universal pre-K.

Susan Tyler Witten

Susan Tyler Witten

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

  • Has supported legislation to lower Kentucky's income tax
  • Serves as Co-Chair of Kentucky's Housing Task Force to expand housing opportunities

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Susan Tyler Witten is a lifelong Louisville resident and Eastern Jefferson County native who built a career in business before entering public service, per the campaign site. She is the sitting State Representative for Kentucky House District 31 and authored Ethan's Law, making the torture of dogs and cats a felony in Kentucky, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky House District 31 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for Kentucky House District 31 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tim Hall and Susan Tyler Witten. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kentucky House District 31 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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Candidate profiles
Tim Hall, full profileSusan Tyler Witten, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office