David Yates
Democratic Party · KY · Jefferson County Clerk
David Yates is the incumbent Jefferson County Clerk and the Democratic nominee for a full term in 2026. He became clerk in October 2025 after serving in the Kentucky Senate, Louisville Metro Council, and Kentucky Attorney General's office.
Track record
Anti-Corruption
· 1 record
As a Kentucky senator, Yates introduced Senate Bill 304 to provide Circuit Court review of local-government ethics-code enforcement orders.
February 27, 2024For
Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Government Efficiency
· 1 record
As Jefferson County Clerk, David Yates oversaw the May 2026 primary; his office reported that voting equipment delivered secure and accurate results, improved voter check-in with its vendor, and provided wait-free voting across the county.
May 20, 2026For
Source: jeffersoncountyclerk.org · researched July 13, 2026
Election Integrity
· 2 records
As Jefferson County Clerk, David Yates oversaw the May 2026 primary; his office reported that voting equipment delivered secure and accurate results, improved voter check-in with its vendor, and provided wait-free voting across the county.
May 20, 2026For
Source: jeffersoncountyclerk.org · researched July 13, 2026
Yates published voter guidance explaining Jefferson County's first nonpartisan mayoral and Metro Council primary, including who could participate, how candidates advanced, and where voters could preview sample ballots.
April 20, 2026For
Source: jeffersoncountyclerk.org · researched July 13, 2026
Elections
- Jefferson County Clerk · November 3, 2026 · Jefferson County, Kentucky · incumbent
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.