Paula McCraney
Biography
A former Democratic Party leader who now represents District 7 as an independent, per press reporting, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Louisville Metro Council District 7
Jefferson County, Kentucky
Louisville Metro Council District 7
2 candidates are tracked for Louisville Metro Council District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paula McCraney and Catherine "Cat" Timmerman. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
About this race
Paula McCraney faces Catherine "Cat" Timmerman on the November 3, 2026 ballot. McCraney is widely reported as the incumbent, now running as an independent after previously serving as a Democrat, 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.