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District 23

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4 years
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Election
Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: The Metro Council is Louisville Metro's legislative body: it passes local ordinances and the budget. Each of its 26 members represents one district; the odd-numbered districts are elected in 2026.

Nonpartisan; elected by the district's voters.

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Ainsley Jones

No party listed

Instructional coach, Jefferson County Public Schools

The gist

  • Supports equitable access to resources for vulnerable residents
More about Ainsley
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  1. Supports equitable access to resources for vulnerable residents

    See who's running for Louisville offices in 2026 primary elections

    News coverage · Louisville Courier Journal (via Yahoo News) · Jan 12, 2026 · yahoo.com

    “passionate about serving vulnerable populations and ensuring all community members have equitable access to resources and opportunities”
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Jeff HudsonCampaign photo — Re-Elect Jeff Hudson

Jeff Hudson

No party listedIncumbent

Louisville Metro Council member (District 23); Realtor

The gist

  • Supports adding police officers
  • Sponsored anti-trafficking ordinance regulating massage businesses
  • Supported Beulah Church Road widening and Cooper Chapel connector
  • Supports zoning limits on vape shops and liquor stores
  • Supports posting all council office spending online
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  1. Supports adding police officers

    Re-Elect Jeff Hudson | Louisville Metro Council District 23

    Campaign website · Re-Elect Jeff Hudson · hudson4council.com

    “Supports adding Police Officers”

  2. Sponsored anti-trafficking ordinance regulating massage businesses

    Louisville officials propose changes to massage law aimed at human trafficking

    News coverage · Louisville Public Media (LPM News) · Sep 29, 2026 · lpm.org

    “the original ordinance’s sponsor, Republican Jeff Hudson”
    Re-Elect Jeff Hudson | Louisville Metro Council District 23

    Campaign website · Re-Elect Jeff Hudson · hudson4council.com

    “Ordinance combating human trafficking & shutting down illicit massage parlors”

  3. Supported Beulah Church Road widening and Cooper Chapel connector

    Re-Elect Jeff Hudson | Louisville Metro Council District 23

    Campaign website · Re-Elect Jeff Hudson · hudson4council.com

    “Beulah Church Rd widening & Cooper Chapel connector underway”

  4. Supports zoning limits on vape shops and liquor stores

    Re-Elect Jeff Hudson | Louisville Metro Council District 23

    Campaign website · Re-Elect Jeff Hudson · hudson4council.com

    “Vape shop & liquor store zoning reforms”

  5. Supports posting all council office spending online

    Re-Elect Jeff Hudson | Louisville Metro Council District 23

    Campaign website · Re-Elect Jeff Hudson · hudson4council.com

    “Posts all spending online”

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