2 candidates are tracked for Louisville Metro Council District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lonnie Joseph and Betsy Ruhe. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Lonnie Joseph faces Betsy Ruhe on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Ruhe is widely reported as the incumbent seeking reelection, per Louisville Public Media (not independently confirmed against an official council roster).
City council member. The council is the city's legislative body. It adopts the city budget and tax rate, passes ordinances on zoning, public safety, utilities and local services, and hires the city manager where the charter provides one. Members may represent a district or the whole city.
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Lonnie Joseph is president of the Wilder Park Neighborhood Association and the LMPD Police Advisory Board for the 4th Division, and is a candidate for Louisville Metro Council District 21, per his campaign site. He has more than 40 years of experience in manufacturing, per the site.
A one-term Metro Council member representing District 21, per press reporting, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Who is running for Louisville Metro Council District 21 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for Louisville Metro Council District 21 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Lonnie Joseph and Betsy Ruhe. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the Louisville Metro Council District 21 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.
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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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