2026 Kentucky Primary Election

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Aprile Hearn is from Louisville, Kentucky. She is a mother of three and a licensed minister. She has been an active member of The Greater Galilee Church for over 20 years.

Aprile is a mental health worker. She previously worked at Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) for several years. She also has experience as a youth mentor and a domestic violence advocate. 

Aprile is a mental health worker and author. She previously worked at Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). 

Aprile previously ran for Louisville Metro Council member in 2024 but did not win.

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Aprile's campaign for Louisville City Council member is her first run for public office. 

Plans to end food deserts with city-run grocery stores for healthy food.

Wants to provide green spaces for horticultural projects.

Supports creating an advisory council for District 5 to allow residents to decide on discretionary spending.

Supports public input on the city budget through town halls.

Supports fully funding TARC through a ballot referendum for free buses and expanded services.

Supports fully funding the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) through a ballot referendum for free buses and expanded services.

- Plans to end food deserts with city-run grocery stores for healthy food.
- Wants to provide green spaces for horticultural projects.
- Supports creating an advisory council for District 5 to allow residents to decide on discretionary spending.
- Supports public input on the city budget through town halls.
- Supports fully funding the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) through a ballot referendum for free buses and expanded services.

Public Services

Opposes the construction of hyperscale data centers in communities.

- Opposes the construction of hyperscale data centers in communities.

Housing & Urban Development

Supports bringing LG&E into public ownership.

Supports bringing the Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) into public ownership.

Supports fully funded public transportation.

- Supports bringing the Louisville Gas and Electric Company (LG&E) into public ownership.
- Supports fully funded public transportation.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Supports programs that address the root causes of violence, investment in public spaces, and real solutions to decrease harm in the community.

Supports programs that address the root causes of violence and "real solutions to decrease harm" in the community.

For Candidate Aprile Hearn on Issue public-safety: Advocates for solutions to homelessness that focus on getting people off the streets.

Advocates for solutions to homelessness that focus on getting people off the streets.

Supports investment in public spaces and resources like parks, libraries, community healthcare, and affordable housing.

Seeks to reinstate past protections against lead poisoning.

- Supports programs that address the root causes of violence and "real solutions to decrease harm" in the community.
- Advocates for solutions to homelessness that focus on getting people off the streets.
- Supports investment in public spaces and resources like parks, libraries, community healthcare, and affordable housing.
- Seeks to reinstate past protections against lead poisoning.

Public Safety

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

Education

Believes the people of District 5 deserve input on discretionary spending, an end to corporate handouts, and fully funded public transportation.

Believes the people of District 5 deserve input on discretionary spending.

Opposes corporate giveaways to developers using taxpayer dollars.

Said, "End corporate giveaways to developers of our land and taxpayer dollars."

- Believes the people of District 5 deserve input on discretionary spending.
- Said, "End corporate giveaways to developers of our land and taxpayer dollars."

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Betty Bailey is born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, She and her husband are the proud parents of a blended family with nine children ranging in age from 8 to 25 and one grandchild, keeping family values at the heart of all she does.

Betty is a small business owner. She works at a bounce house rental business she launched with her husband, where she has been since 2018. She previously worked as a school bus driver for Jefferson County Public Schools.

Betty Bailey - Ballotpedia

Betty is a small business owner. She works at a bounce house rental business she launched with her husband, where she has been since 2018. She previously worked as a school bus driver for Jefferson County Public Schools. She founded Purpose Over Profit, Inc., a nonprofit organization that birthed the “Keep It Clean” (KIC) Program. Bridging the gap between youth, seniors, and school personnel, while promoting responsibility, cleanliness, and unity throughout the community.

Betty Bailey's campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

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Betty's campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 5 is her first entry into politics.

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

Said, "I will prioritize job and career readiness, especially within our own district, while addressing long-standing infrastructure failures that erode our neighborhoods' safety and appearance."

- Said, "I will prioritize job and career readiness, especially within our own district, while addressing long-standing infrastructure failures that erode our neighborhoods' safety and appearance."

Wants to "demand stronger community accountability by advancing policies that shift LMPD back to engaging with the people they serve. Safety comes not just from presence, but from connection."

- Wants to "demand stronger community accountability by advancing policies that shift LMPD back to engaging with the people they serve. Safety comes not just from presence, but from connection."

Plans to advocate for equitable funding to revitalize abandoned business structures, develop safe spaces for families in West Louisville, and transform deserted areas into vibrant community hubs for all generations.

Wants to revitalize storefronts and business corridors, and attract new investment.

- Plans to advocate for equitable funding to revitalize abandoned business structures, develop safe spaces for families in West Louisville, and transform deserted areas into vibrant community hubs for all generations.
- Wants to revitalize storefronts and business corridors, and attract new investment.

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Dave Duncan is a Superintendent at Parco Constructors Group; LLC.

Dave Duncan's campaign for Louisville Metro Council District 5 in Kentucky is his first run for public office.

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

Dave Duncan

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

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Donna Purvis holds a bachelors from Indiana Wesleyan University and a masters from Spalding University.



Donna is a Councilmember. She works at Louisville Metro Council representing District 5, where she has been since 2019.

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Donna currently owns and operates a water restoration company providing mitigation services to homeowners affected by flooding.

Donna Purvis - Ballotpedia

Donna is a Councilmember. representing District 5, where she has been since 2019.

Supports updating local licensing requirements to align with state law, requiring proof of state certification for Metro license applications and renewals.

- Supports updating local licensing requirements to align with state law, requiring proof of state certification for Metro license applications and renewals.

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

Donna Purvis

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

Ray Barker is a husband, father, and grandfather. He is a lifelong member of Green Street Baptist Church. Ray is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

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Ray is a retired police officer and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He previously ran an after-school program called Sir Friendly C Inc. for 20 years, which focused on preventing youth drug use and gang violence. He also served as a motivational speaker for churches, organizations, and schools. Ray currently serves on the Executive Kentucky Lottery Board and works with the organization Man Up.

Primary election 2022: Metro Council District 5

Ray previously ran for District 43 of the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2016 but was disqualified from the race for failing to meet filing requirements. He also ran for Louisville Metro Council District 5 in 2022 but did not win.

Will create a safe fun space in West Louisville for the youth .

Advocates to create new programs and initiatives to revitalize the community and strengthen the perception of West Louisville .

- Will create a safe fun space in West Louisville for the youth .
- Advocates to create new programs and initiatives to revitalize the community and strengthen the perception of West Louisville .

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

Wants to install an on/off ramp at 34th Street and Broadway to connect to Highway 264.

- Wants to install an on/off ramp at 34th Street and Broadway to connect to Highway 264.

Wants to develop programs that address mental illness in the community.

Wants to improve communication between the community and the police.

Wants to bridge the lines of communication between the community and the police.

- Wants to reduce crime in District 5.
- Wants to develop programs that address mental illness in the community.
- Wants to address homelessness.
- Wants to improve communication between the community and the police.
- Wants to bridge the lines of communication between the community and the police.

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Wallace Garner has a bachelor's degree in science communication from Spanlding University, a bachelor's degree in science elementary education from the University of Louisville, and a master's degree in education administration from the University of Louisville. He is a father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

Wallace has taught in District 1 for over 20 years. He previously served in the U.S. Air Force.

Wallace works as a concert promoter. He is a retired teacher and served in the U.S. Air Force.

Wallace Garner's campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 5 is his first entry into politics.

Wallace Garner - Ballotpedia

Wallace's campaign for Louisville City Council Member, District 5 is his first entry into politics.

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

Wallace Garner

Believes transportation and student behavior are the top problems facing JCPS.

Wants to work with Louisville Metro Government and private companies to address transportation issues.

- 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 5

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