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🇺🇸 Louisville mayor election 2026 elections
Louisville votes for mayor on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Mayor Craig Greenberg faces Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright, the top two finishers in the May primary (Louisville Courier Journal). The race is nonpartisan for the first time, so no party labels appear on the ballot (Louisville Public Media). Commission: Kentucky State Board of Elections.
Last updated: · As of 9:25 p.m. ET, Oct 26, 2026. Confirm every figure and name on the linked official commission or city clerk site before you vote or report results.
Page status: Preview: election Nov 3, 2026
Countdown
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Louisville mayor election 2026: 8 days until 3 Nov 2026 — general election
Mayor + Metro Council ·
Key dates
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Last day to request a mail-in absentee ballot (LPM) | |
| Early in-person voting, no excuse needed (LPM) | |
| Election Day, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time (LPM) |
Mayoral candidates
Two candidates are on the ballot. Dave Biggers, JusAustin R. Lane and Jeff Yocum filed as write-ins (Courier Journal).
Mayor of Louisville Metro
- Craig Greenberg (incumbent)
- Shameka Parrish-Wright
Official list: Courier Journal: Louisville mayor candidates
How to vote
Find voting locations at govote.ky.gov. Mail-in ballots must arrive by 6 p.m. local time on Election Day.
Latest polls
No dated poll table loaded for this race yet. Check the commission and reputable aggregators; we refresh on each content run.
Status
Preview page. No results yet. Voting day is November 3.
3 Nov 2026 · Mayor of Louisville Metro
Louisville mayor 2026: voting not yet held
Mayor of Louisville Metro · Last updated: · As of 9:25 p.m. ET, Oct 26, 2026
If Greenberg wins he cannot seek a third term because of a change in state law (LPM).
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Louisville mayor election?
Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is running?
Incumbent Craig Greenberg and Shameka Parrish-Wright.
Is the race partisan?
No. Louisville’s mayor race is nonpartisan for the first time in 2026 (LPM).
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