Jefferson County, Kentucky

Louisville Metro Council District 23

2 candidates are tracked for Louisville Metro Council District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Jeff Hudson and Ainsley Jones. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Jeff Hudson faces Ainsley Jones on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Hudson is widely reported as the incumbent seeking reelection, per Louisville Public Media (not independently confirmed against an official council roster).

What this office does

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.

This race. Nonpartisan: candidates appear without party labels.

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Jeff Hudson

Nonpartisan

Biography

A Metro Council member representing District 23, per press reporting, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

Ainsley Jones

Nonpartisan

Biography

Backed by the Louisville Democratic Party in the District 23 race, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Louisville Metro Council District 23 in 2026?

When is the Louisville Metro Council District 23 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?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

Verify this race

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

Jeff Hudson, full profile Ainsley Jones, full profile Official Kentucky election office