Hurt is a father of four, an educator and musician. He’s provided music instruction to students in public schools and in college. He is also an officer in the Libertarian Party of Louisville.

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Jody Hurt earned a bachelor's degree in music from the University of Louisville, a master's degree in fine arts from the California Institute of the Arts, and a master's degree in business from the California College of the Arts. He is a father of four.

Hurt has experience as an educator and musician.

Kolb, an anthropology professor at Spalding University who was first elected to the JCPS board in 2016, defeated Jody Hurt, a management consultant and musician, by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.

Kolb received 66% of the votes, and Hurt had received 34%, according to the certified results from the clerk's office.

Louisville elections 2020: Jefferson County JCPS school board results

Louisville elections 2020: Jefferson County school board results

2026 Kentucky General Election

As of September 16, 2026, Jody Hurt did not have a website or any information online.

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- Board of education members work as a team to lead the school district by setting policy, providing resources, and overseeing employees. 
- The board of education is responsible for the local school budget. It reviews expenditures, allocates funds, and approves facility plans. The board may levy taxes if deemed necessary.
- The board of education hires and directly supervises the district superintendent.
- School board of education numbers are elected in staggered even-numbered years through a nonpartisan election and serve four-year terms. Most boards in Kentucky consist of five members. 
- Independent school districts elect board members at large; county school districts elect board members from divisions. 
- School board members do not receive a salary. They may be compensated for costs associated with state-mandated activities. 

Governs the local public school system and allocates the education budget. 