Primary election results for Jefferson County sheriff, other races
Jefferson County, Kentucky, held Democratic primaries on May 19 for sheriff, clerk, and county attorney, with winners facing no Republican opposition in November except for sheriff candidate Alexander Marson. The sheriff race featured three Democrats—Richard Breen, Steve Healey, and Stephen Yancey—while Rosalind ‘Roz’ Welch and David Yates competed for clerk, with Yates already serving as interim clerk after Bobbie Holsclaw’s death." "article": "Jefferson County, Kentucky, voters cast ballots in Democratic primaries on May 19 for three county-level offices, with the winners likely securing the posts in November due to lack of Republican competition—except in the sheriff race, where Alexander Marson remains the sole GOP candidate. The sheriff’s race pits three Democrats: Richard Breen, Steve Healey, and Stephen Yancey. Healey, interim sheriff David James’ chief deputy, faced scrutiny for a late 2025 property tax payment, while Breen’s brief 1979 tenure as a deputy was challenged by James, who accused him of misleading voters. Yancey, a retired deputy with nearly 30 years of service, has avoided direct conflict. In the clerk’s race, Rosalind ‘Roz’ Welch and David Yates competed for an office left vacant by Bobbie Holsclaw’s death in September 2025. Yates, appointed interim clerk by Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg in October 2025, criticized Welch’s opposition to his appointment. The winner will replace Holsclaw, who led the office since the late 1990s. The county attorney race, contested only by Democrats, will determine the successor to Mike O’Connell, retiring after 18 years in office. All three races mark a generational shift, as the sheriff’s and clerk’s offices have operated under interim leadership since Aubrey’s death in 2025. The Democratic primaries are pivotal, as no Republicans filed for clerk or county attorney, ensuring the winners will likely advance to November without opposition. The sheriff’s race remains the only contested general election, with Marson as the sole Republican challenger.
Jefferson County, Kentucky, voters cast ballots in Democratic primaries on May 19 for three county-level offices, with the winners likely securing the posts in November due to lack of Republican competition—except in the sheriff race, where Alexander Marson remains the sole GOP candidate. The sheriff’s race pits three Democrats: Richard Breen, Steve Healey, and Stephen Yancey. Healey, interim sheriff David James’ chief deputy, faced scrutiny for a late 2025 property tax payment, while Breen’s brief 1979 tenure as a deputy was challenged by James, who accused him of misleading voters. Yancey, a retired deputy with nearly 30 years of service, has avoided direct conflict. In the clerk’s race, Rosalind ‘Roz’ Welch and David Yates competed for an office left vacant by Bobbie Holsclaw’s death in September 2025. Yates, appointed interim clerk by Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg in October 2025, criticized Welch’s opposition to his appointment. The winner will replace Holsclaw, who led the office since the late 1990s. The county attorney race, contested only by Democrats, will determine the successor to Mike O’Connell, retiring after 18 years in office. All three races mark a generational shift, as the sheriff’s and clerk’s offices have operated under interim leadership since Aubrey’s death in 2025. The Democratic primaries are pivotal, as no Republicans filed for clerk or county attorney, ensuring the winners will likely advance to November without opposition. The sheriff’s race remains the only contested general election, with Marson as the sole Republican challenger.
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