Katie King

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- District court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases, as well as, small claims (involving $2,500 or less), landlord eviction cases, and cases related to domestic violence and abuse. 
- In Kentucky, there are 116 district court judges serving in 60 judicial districts.
- District court judges are elected for four-year terms in nonpartisan elections. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some judges are elected each year.
- District court judges earn ​$141,761 annually. 

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Katie King has a bachelor 27s degree from the University of Louisville and a law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. 

Kentucky District Court 30 - Ballotpedia

Before taking the bench, Katie served as an assistant county attorney.

Judge jails woman who refuses to leave courtroom - Louisville - WAVE

Katie is currently a judge of the Kentucky 30th District Court, 16th Division. She was first elected in 2010 and re-elected in 2014, 2018, and 2022.

As of March 10, 2026, Katie King’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Katie King accepted a cash gift of $145,000 from her father during her election campaign, which violated campaign finance laws. Both she and her father settled the case by agreeing to pay $15,000 each after the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance found the gift exceeded the legal donation limit.

For Candidate Katie King on Issue legal-experience:  
Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to applying the law.