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2 candidates are tracked for Louisville Metro Council District 5 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Donna Lyvette Purvis and Ray "Sir Friendly" Barker. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Donna Lyvette Purvis faces Ray "Sir Friendly" Barker on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This district, covering Shawnee and parts of the West End, was one of the most contested Metro Council primaries in 2026 with six candidates, per Louisville Public Media. Purvis is widely reported as the incumbent seeking reelection (not independently confirmed against an official council roster).
Nonpartisan
Has represented Louisville Metro Council District 5 since 2019, per press reporting, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Nonpartisan
Ray "Sir Friendly" Barker appears on the November 3, 2026 ballot for Louisville Metro Council District 5, per the county elections office's certified candidate list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.