The 2024 Louisville Metro Council election was held on November 5, 2024. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 21. Half of the council (all even-numbered seats) was up for election. Following the 2022 election, Democrats and Republicans held 17 and nine seats, respectively. The deadline for candidates to file was January 5, 2024. Democrats maintained their majority in the chamber, losing three seats.
District 2
Incumbent councilwoman Barbara E. Shanklin won reelection, defeating primary election challenger Latosha Harrison.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Barbara E. Shanklin, incumbent councilwoman
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Results
District 4
Incumbent councilman Jecorey Arthur did not seek reelection. He was succeeded by Democrat Ken Herndon.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Carol Clark
- Joshua Alexander Crowder
- Joseph "Jody" Dahmer
- Mary K. Hall
- Dino Johnson
- Demetrius M. McDowell Sr.
- Stan Moore
- Dennisha Rivers
- Bridgett Smith
Results
General election
Results
District 6
Incumbent Democratic councilman Phillip "Phil" Baker was defeated for renomination by J. P. Lyninger.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Phillip "Phil" Baker, incumbent councilman
- Kate Dittmeier Holm
Results
General election
Results
District 8
Incumbent councilman Ben Reno-Weber won reelection, defeating primary election challenger Taylor McGovern-U'Sellis.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Ben Reno-Weber, incumbent councilman
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Results
District 10
Incumbent councilman Pat Mulvihill did not seek reelection. He was succeeded by Democrat Josie Raymond.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Results
District 12
Incumbent councilman Rick Blackwell was defeated for reelection by Republican Jonathan "JJ" Joseph.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Rick Blackwell, incumbent councilman
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Jennifer Fox Brown
- Ryan Thompson
Results
General election
Results
District 14
Incumbent councilwoman Cindi Fowler was defeated for reelection by Republican Crystal Bast.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cindi Fowler, incumbent councilwoman
Eliminated in primary
- Autumn Lockhart
- Neal A. Robertson
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Results
District 16
Incumbent councilman Scott W. Reed won reelection, defeating Democratic candidate Matthew Golden.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Scott W. Reed, incumbent councilman
General election
Results
District 18
Incumbent councilwoman Marilyn Parker won reelection, defeating primary and general election challengers.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Marilyn Parker, incumbent councilwoman
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Results
District 20
Incumbent councilman Stuart Benson won reelection, defeating primary and general election challengers.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Stuart Benson, incumbent councilman
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Results
District 22
Incumbent councilman Robin Engel did not seek reelection. He was succeeded by Republican Kevin D. Bratcher.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
General election
Results
District 24
Incumbent councilwoman Madonna Flood did not seek reelection. She was succeeded by Republican Ginny Mulvey-Woolridge.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Results
District 26
Incumbent councilman Brent T. Ackerson won reelection unopposed.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Brent T. Ackerson, incumbent councilman
General election
Results
References
See also