Kentucky holds its primary election for candidates for the November election on this Tuesday, May 19, 2026. A warning and information has been published by Sharp Objects, a progressive pro-democratic civic group:
Jefferson county elections for Mayor and Metro Council are now non-partisan, meaning there will be no party affiliation listed by the candidates’ names.
So, you’ll need to know the names of the candidates you want to support in those races. Be sure to do your research and make a list of the candidates you’ll support before you go to the polls.
Why the change to our ballots? The GOP-led KY Legislature wants to gain influence over Louisville – one of two blue dots in a very red state. They passed legislation to change our elections – Jefferson County residents had no say! They hope to confuse voters and gain an edge, moving closer to a one-party system – the goal of the current regime.
Given the fallen state of the Republican party, we cannot in good conscience recommend any of them.