Louisville Council Seats Filled in Odd-Numbered Districts

Voters decided 13 odd-numbered Louisville Metro Council district seats in the 2026 general election, with several races decided by wide margins.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections

Louisville Council Seats Filled in Odd-Numbered Districts

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Louisville Metro Council decided 13 odd-numbered district seats in the 2026 general election. Tammy Hawkins won District 1 with 72.4% of the vote, while Anthony Piagentini won District 19 with 52% against Alex Feria's 48%.

Why it matters

The results determine who will represent 13 of Louisville's council districts, shaping local decisions on city services, budgets and neighborhood priorities. Several races were decided by narrow or wide margins, reflecting the mix of competitive and lopsided contests across the city.

Winning shares in the decided districts ranged from 52% in District 19 to 72.4% in District 1, with Districts 13 and 15 settled without opposition. Results were reported as of 10:37 p.m., and final certified totals were not included in the source.

The players

Louisville Metro Council

The legislative body of Louisville's consolidated city-county government, responsible for passing ordinances and approving the city budget.

The details

Voting took place at polls across Jefferson County on November 3, 2026, filling the odd-numbered seats on the 26-member council. Winners include Keisha Dorsey in District 3 with 58.7%, Ray Barker in District 5 with 63%, and Markus Winkler in District 17 with 61.5%.

November 3, 2026: General election held and district results tallied.

Political Context

The council seats decided here are part of the structure created when Louisville and Jefferson County governments consolidated in 2003. Odd-numbered districts are filled in this cycle, with even-numbered seats chosen in alternating elections.

Residents in the decided districts will have new council representatives who vote on local ordinances and the city budget. Voters in the remaining districts will still have their seats on the ballot in a future cycle.

The takeaway

Local council races often turn on turnout in individual districts, so checking your district number before each election helps you know which candidates are on your ballot. Certified results will confirm the final vote counts once canvassing is complete.