Louisville District 3 Voters to Decide Council Seat
Keisha Dorsey and Kumar Rashad face off for the Metro Council District 3 seat in the upcoming November 3, 2026 election.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Elections
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Louisville voters will cast ballots for the Metro Council District 3 seat on November 3, 2026. Keisha Dorsey and Kumar Rashad are competing for the position following the vacancy left by Shameka Parrish-Wright.
Why it matters
The election decides representation for neighborhoods including Shively, Algonquin Park, and Cloverleaf as part of the broader contest for 13 Metro Council seats. The outcome of this specific race remains a focal point after Dorsey defeated Rashad by 706 votes in the primary.
There are 13 Metro Council seats up for election out of a total of 26 available seats. In the May primary election, Keisha Dorsey secured a lead over Kumar Rashad by 706 votes.
The players
Keisha Dorsey
She is a former Metro Council member who served from 2018 to 2022 and is currently seeking to reclaim the District 3 seat.
Kumar Rashad
He is the candidate endorsed by the Louisville Democratic Party who served on the Metro Council following an appointment in 2023.
Shameka Parrish-Wright
She is a Metro Councilmember who vacated the District 3 seat to pursue a campaign for the office of mayor.
Louisville Democratic Party
This political organization is responsible for managing local party operations and has issued an official endorsement for Kumar Rashad.
The details
Dorsey previously served on the council from 2018 until 2022 and claims her firing from the Greenberg administration was retaliatory. Rashad was appointed to fill her seat in 2023 but left the position in 2024, and he currently holds the endorsement of the Louisville Democratic Party.
Timeline
Keisha Dorsey was first elected to the Metro Council in 2018.
Dorsey was reelected and subsequently stepped down in 2022.
Kumar Rashad was appointed to the Metro Council in 2023.
Rashad left his Metro Council office in 2024.
Voters will decide on 13 Metro Council seats on November 3, 2026.
Political Context
This election follows the established precedents set by the Louisville Metro Council term limits and vacancy appointment protocols. These rules define the framework for how appointed officials like Rashad and former members like Dorsey compete for the same legislative district seat.
The result of this race determines which candidate will represent District 3 residents in city-wide legislative decisions. Voters in Shively, Algonquin Park, and Cloverleaf will directly influence local policy and representation on the 26-member council.
The takeaway
Voters in District 3 are choosing between two candidates with distinct histories of service and party backing. Residents should review public policy proposals from both candidates before casting their ballots to determine which platform better addresses neighborhood needs.
Further reading
For additional context on local candidate filings and upcoming ballot measures, visit the Louisville Elections page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WLKY.
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