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Jefferson County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 43

One candidate is tracked for Kentucky House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert LeVertis Bell. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Robert LeVertis Bell (Democratic) is on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 43. Not on the November ballot: Pamela Stevenson, the sitting member per the roster. Declared write-in candidate Lisa Harris does not print on the ballot. 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. Robert LeVertis Bell is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Kentucky ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.

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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Robert LeVertis Bell

Democratic

Top priorities

  • Supports stronger labor protections and expanding access to housing and public education
  • Supports reforms to Kentucky's mental health and addiction treatment systems

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Robert LeVertis Bell is a public school teacher and longtime community organizer from West Louisville, per the campaign site. Bell is a candidate for Kentucky House District 43.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky House District 43 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for Kentucky House District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert LeVertis Bell. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the Kentucky House District 43 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
Robert LeVertis Bell, full profileOfficial Kentucky election office