Mayor
What does this office do?
- Proposing the city budget, in many cities
- Picking who leads city departments, such as the police chief, in many cities
- Signing or vetoing council bills, in many cities
Affects: Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency, Government Spending Reduction,
Candidates:
Nonpartisan
Craig Greenberg is the incumbent Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, first elected in 2022. He led the May 2026 nonpartisan primary with about 53% and advanced to the November general election.
Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 4 for, Government Spending Reduction 2 against, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for,
Nonpartisan
Shameka Parrish-Wright is a Louisville Metro Council member and candidate for Mayor of Louisville in 2026. An activist and organizer, she advanced from the May 2026 nonpartisan primary to the November general election.
Records: Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 3 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 2 for, Civil Rights 1 for,
Sources: ballotpedia.org · lpm.org