The 2022 Louisville mayoral election was the sixth quadrennial Louisville Metro mayoral election, held on November 8, 2022. Incumbent Democratic mayor Greg Fischer is term-limited and cannot seek reelection to a fourth term in office.[1]
2022 Louisville mayoral election
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
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Candidates
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Eliminated in primary
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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Withdrawn
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Declined
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Endorsements
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Craig Greenberg
Statewide officials
Local officials
Organizations
Labor unions
Shameka Parrish-Wright
State legislators
Attica Scott , state representative from the 41st district (2017–present)[9]
Republican primary
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Candidates
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Eliminated in primary
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Chartrael Hall, minister and community speaker[9] [7]
Philip Molestina, businessman and minister[25]
Rob Stark Reishman Jr.[7]
Third parties
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Socialist Workers Party
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Declared
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Independents
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Robert Eberenz[27]
David R. Ellenberger[27]
Taylor Everett[27]
Martina Nichols Kunnecke[27]
Manetta C. Lemkheitir[27]
John Mace[27]
General election
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References
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^ 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
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Official campaign websites