2022 Louisville mayoral election
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The 2022 Louisville mayoral election was the sixth quadrennial Louisville Metro mayoral election, held on November 8, 2022. Incumbent Democratic mayor Greg Fischer was term-limited and could not seek reelection to a fourth term in office.[1]
On February 14, 2022, mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg survived an assassination attempt.[2] The suspected assassin was a racial justice activist seen at George Floyd protests in 2020, but it is unclear if the attempted assassination was motivated by political beliefs.[3] Controversy ensued when the Louisville Community Bail Fund subsequently posted a $100,000 bond for his release.[4]
On May 17, 2022, the primary election was held. Greenberg and Republican Bill Dieruf won their respective primaries and advanced to the general election in November.[5] Greenberg defeated Dieruf in the election.
Democratic primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Craig Greenberg, attorney and businessman[6][7]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Tim Findley Jr., pastor, activist, and community leader[8]
- Skylar Beckett Graudick, former police officer and lobbyist[9]
- Colin J. Hardin, restaurant worker[9][7]
- Sergio Alexander Lopez, businessman and U.S. Census Bureau clerk[9][7]
- David Nicholson, circuit court clerk[10]
- Shameka Parrish-Wright, Co-chair of the Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression and manager of the Louisville Bail Project[11]
- Anthony Oxendine
Withdrawn
[edit]- David James, President of the Louisville Metro Council (endorsed Greenberg)[12]
- Carla Dearing, businesswoman and entrepreneur[13]
Declined
[edit]- Sadiqa Reynolds, president and CEO of the Urban League of Louisville[14]
- Charles Booker, former state representative and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020 (running for U.S. Senate) [15]
- Morgan McGarvey, minority leader of the Kentucky Senate (2019–present), state senator from the 19th district (2013–present) (running for U.S. House)[9]
- Attica Scott, state representative from the 41st district (2017–present) (endorsed Parrish-Wright)[9]
- Barbara Sexton Smith, businesswoman and former member of the Louisville Metro Council from the 4th district (endorsed Greenberg)[16]
Endorsements
[edit]Craig Greenberg
- Statewide officials
- Andy Beshear, governor of Kentucky (2019–present)[17]
- Local officials
- Jerry Abramson, former mayor of Louisville (2003–2011)[18] (post primary)
- Cassie Chambers Armstrong, Louisville Metro Councilwoman from the 8th district (2020–present)[19]
- Keisha Dorsey, Louisville Metro Councilwoman from the 3rd district (2019–present)[19]
- Nicole George, Louisville Metro Councilwoman from the 21st district (2019–present)[19]
- David James, Louisville Metro Councilman from the 6th district (2011–present), President of the Louisville Metro Council (2018–present)[12]
- Donna Purvis, Louisville Metro Councilwoman from the 5th district (2019–present)[19]
- Barbara Sexton Smith, businesswoman and former member of the Louisville Metro Council from the 4th district[16]
- Markus Winkler, Louisville Metro Councilman from the 17th district (2019–present)[19]
- Organizations
- Planned Parenthood Action Kentucky[20]
- Labor unions
Shameka Parrish-Wright
- State legislators
- Attica Scott, state representative from the 41st district (2017–present)[9]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Craig Greenberg | 34,115 | 41.4% | |
| Democratic | Shameka Parrish-Wright | 17,730 | 21.5% | |
| Democratic | David Nicholson | 14,123 | 17.1% | |
| Democratic | Tim Findley, Jr. | 12,672 | 15.4% | |
| Democratic | Sergio Alexander Lopez | 1,303 | 1.6% | |
| Democratic | Colin J. Hardin | 1,066 | 1.3% | |
| Democratic | Skylar Beckett Graudick | 1,030 | 1.2% | |
| Democratic | Anthony Oxendine | 365 | 0.4% | |
| Total votes | 82,404 | 100.0% | ||
Republican primary
[edit]Candidates
[edit]Nominee
[edit]- Bill Dieruf, mayor of Jeffersontown[24]
Eliminated in primary
[edit]- Chartrael Hall, minister and community speaker[9][7]
- Philip Molestina, businessman and minister[25]
- Rob Stark Reishman Jr.[7]
Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Bill Dieruf | 30,088 | 78.20% | |
| Republican | Chartrael Hall | 4,291 | 11.15% | |
| Republican | Rob Stark Reishman, Jr. | 2,190 | 5.70% | |
| Republican | Philip Molestina | 1,905 | 4.95% | |
| Total votes | 38,474 | 100.0% | ||
Third parties
[edit]Socialist Workers Party
[edit]Declared
[edit]- Margaret Trowe, activist and perennial candidate[26]
Independents
[edit]- Robert Eberenz[27]
- David R. Ellenberger[27]
- Taylor Everett[27]
- Martina Nichols Kunnecke[27]
- Manetta C. Lemkheitir[27]
- John Mace[27]
General election
[edit]Results
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Craig Greenberg | 143,779 | 51.7% | −10.4% | |
| Republican | Bill Dieruf | 128,690 | 46.3% | +10.2% | |
| Independent | Martina Nichols Kunnecke | 1,689 | 0.6% | ||
| Economic Freedom Party (United States) | Isaac Thacker | 1,215 | 0.4% | ||
| Independent | Taylor Everett | 584 | 0.2% | ||
| Independent | Manetta C. Lemkheitir | 493 | 0.2% | ||
| Independent | David R. Ellenberger | 448 | 0.2% | ||
| Independent | Robert Eberenz | 265 | 0.1% | ||
| Independent | John Mace | 259 | 0.1% | ||
| Write-in | 431 | 0.2% | |||
| Total votes | 277,853 | 100.0% | |||
References
[edit]- ^ Otts, Chris (November 6, 2020). "Mary Ellen Wiederwohl to leave Metro government, won't rule out mayoral bid". WDRB. Archived from the original on November 25, 2020. Retrieved November 23, 2020.
- ^ "'Surreal experience' | Mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg describes shooting at Butchertown campaign office". WDRB. February 14, 2022. Archived from the original on February 15, 2022. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
- ^ Loosemore, Andrew Wolfson and Bailey. "Activist Quintez Brown charged in attempted shooting of Louisville mayor hopeful Greenberg". Courier Journal. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Choi, Joseph (February 17, 2022). "McConnell: Black Lives Matter bailing out shooting suspect in Kentucky 'jaw-dropping'". The Hill. Archived from the original on February 21, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2022.
- ^ Kobin, Billy. "Republican Bill Dieruf, Democrat Craig Greenberg win Louisville mayoral primary elections". Courier Journal. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved May 19, 2022.
- ^ Sonka, Joe. "Former 21c Museum Hotels CEO Craig Greenberg announces run for Louisville mayor". Courier Journal. Archived from the original on January 26, 2024. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Who's running for Louisville mayor, Metro Council". WDRB. January 26, 2022. Archived from the original on January 29, 2022. Retrieved February 1, 2022.
- ^ Sylvestri, Shellie (March 16, 2021). "Pastor Tim Findley announces run for Louisville mayor". Wave3 News. Archived from the original on June 10, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Watkins, Morgan; Costello, Darcy (January 21, 2022). "Who's in, who's out, who's on the fence: Our look at Louisville's mayor race". Courier-Journal (published March 22, 2021). Archived from the original on January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 24, 2022.
- ^ Costello, Darcy. "David Nicholson, circuit court clerk, joins race for Louisville mayor". Courier Journal. Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved July 23, 2021.
- ^ "A central figure in Louisville's Breonna Taylor protests plans to run for mayor". Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ a b Watkins, Morgan. "Louisville Metro Council President David James endorses Craig Greenberg for mayor". Courier Journal. Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Jones, Breya (December 10, 2021). "Louisville businesswoman Carla Dearing drops from the mayoral race". WFPT. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved January 10, 2022.
- ^ "'This is the time' | Louisville community activist to run for mayor, experts say more Black leaders might follow". January 8, 2021. Archived from the original on January 18, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ "Former State Rep. Charles Booker 'strongly considering' run for US Senate in 2022". Wave3 News. March 14, 2021. Archived from the original on March 18, 2021. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
- ^ a b Roldan, Ronaldo (June 14, 2021). "Barbara Sexton Smith Backs Greenberg for Mayor". WFPL. Archived from the original on July 16, 2021. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
- ^ Kobin, Billy (June 25, 2022). "Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Craig Greenberg Louisville mayor". Courier-Journal. Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ Storm, Nick (October 24, 2022). "Fmr. Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson Endorses Craig Greenberg". kentuckyfried.com. Archived from the original on February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "6 Metro Council Democrats endorse Greenberg for Louisville mayor". WDRB. February 8, 2022. Archived from the original on February 9, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
- ^ Storm, Nick (August 18, 2022). "Planned Parenthood Backs Craig Greenberg in Louisville Mayoral Election". kentuckyfried.com. Archived from the original on August 18, 2022. Retrieved August 18, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e f Storm, Nick (March 22, 2022). "Greenberg Adds to List of Endorsements in Louisville Mayor's Race". kentuckyfried.com. Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ "The NCFO Endorses Craig Greenberg for Mayor of Louisville". NCFO. December 7, 2021. Archived from the original on July 4, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2022.
- ^ a b "2022 Primary Election Unofficial Results". May 22, 2022. Archived from the original on November 10, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
- ^ Green, Marcus (June 3, 2021). "J-town Mayor Bill Dieruf to announce bid for Louisville mayor". Archived from the original on June 3, 2021. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ Costello, Marcy. "Why this Spanish-speaking Republican minister wants to become Louisville's next mayor". Archived from the original on May 4, 2024. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ Costello, Darcy. "Socialist Workers Party candidate enters 2022 Louisville mayor's race". Courier Journal. Archived from the original on September 14, 2022. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f "Candidate Reports". Jefferson County Clerk's Office. Archived from the original on June 14, 2022. Retrieved October 10, 2022.
- ^ "Election Summary Report 2022 General Election" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
External links
[edit]- Official campaign websites