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2 candidates are tracked for Louisville Metro Council District 7 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Paula McCraney and Catherine "Cat" Timmerman. Candidate information follows official Jefferson County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Paula McCraney faces Catherine "Cat" Timmerman on the November 3, 2026 ballot. McCraney is widely reported as the incumbent, now running as an independent after previously serving as a Democrat, per Louisville Public Media (not independently confirmed against an official council roster).
Independent
A former Democratic Party leader who now represents District 7 as an independent, per press reporting, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.
Nonpartisan
Backed by the Jefferson County Republican Party in the District 7 race, per Louisville Public Media. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 8, 2026.