2026 Kentucky Primary Election

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Dan Seum Jr. was born in Columbus, Ohio. He earned an associate's degree from Lindsey Wilson College. 

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MEET THE COUNCILMEMBERS: DAN SEUM, JR.

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Dan Seum Jr. is originally from Columbus, Ohio. He earned an associate's degree from Lindsey Wilson College. 

Dan is a business owner. He has also worked in state politics for about 25 years. He has been involved with the medical cannabis issue in Kentucky for the last 15 to 20 years.

Dan currently works as a business owner. He previously worked in the restaurant industry.

Dan is currently a member of the Louisville City Council representing District 13. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Dan currently serves as a member of the Louisville Metro Council, representing District 13 in Kentucky. He was first elected in 2022 and is serving his first term.

Supports expanding youth programs and improving community facilities.

- Supports expanding youth programs and improving community facilities.

Public Services

Advocates for increased investment in infrastructure, parks, and community development in South Louisville.

- Advocates for increased investment in infrastructure, parks, and community development in South Louisville.

Housing & Urban Development

District 13 Metro Council member wants to bring 'shared focus' to ...

Said, "I will work hard to provide the infrastructure needed to promote new businesses in our area."

Advocates for aligning development with existing infrastructure capacity rather than expanding without planning.

- Advocates for aligning development with existing infrastructure capacity rather than expanding without planning.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Plans to advocate for increased funding and training for police.

Supports increasing police funding, training, and support for law enforcement.

Plans to address "aggressive panhandling" and the use of ATVs.

Supports addressing illegal use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and related safety concerns in public areas.

Advocates for stronger enforcement and penalties to address crime and public safety concerns.

- Supports increasing police funding, training, and support for law enforcement.
- Supports addressing illegal use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and related safety concerns in public areas.
- Advocates for stronger enforcement and penalties to address crime and public safety concerns.

Public Safety

Supports expanding vocational training in schools and the private sector.

Supports increasing school safety through the use of school resource officers.

- Supports expanding vocational training in schools and the private sector.
- Supports increasing school safety through the use of school resource officers.

Education

Supports reducing regulations and investing in infrastructure to promote small business growth.

- Supports reducing regulations and investing in infrastructure to promote small business growth.

Economy

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As of March 25, 2026, Dan Seum’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Ernie Brummitt's campaign for Louisville Metro Council Member, District 13 is his first entry into politics.

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Ernie Brummitt's campaign for Louisville Metro Council Member, District 13 is his first run for public office.

As of March 25, 2026, Ernie Brummitt did not have a website or any information online.

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Ernie Brummitt

As of March 25, 2026, Ernie Brummitt’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- City council members make up the legislative body of the city's government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- City councils in Kentucky typically have between 6 and 12 council members. They serve two-year terms except in Louisville and Lexington where some members serve four-year terms. 
- Council members can be elected to represent a single district or the city at-large. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your city.

Louisville City Council Member, District 13

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