Jefferson County Clerk
November 3, 2026 · Jefferson County, Kentucky · County · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Low · 0 out of 100
This district is large for its type, so each vote is a smaller slice of the outcome. About 783,022 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(783,022 ÷ 783,022) ÷ ln(783,022 ÷ 2,283) = 0, comparing counties in KY (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Low representation + an uncontested race → Very low vote impact.
County Clerk is responsible for:
- Keeping official county records, such as marriage licenses and property filings
- Running elections in many counties
- Handling business filings, permits, and licenses that state law assigns
Affected Areas: Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Election Integrity, Data Privacy
Candidates
David Yates
Democratic Party · Incumbent · declared
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.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 for, Election Integrity 2 for, Government Efficiency 1 for
Election sources
Source: web.sos.ky.gov
Source: elections.jeffersoncountyclerk.org
Source: vrsws.sos.ky.gov