Which areas supported Greenberg, Parrish-Wright in primary election

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg won the May 19 mayoral primary with 53% of the vote, defeating eight other candidates in a race that included Louisville Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish-Wright. Greenberg’s victory was widespread across Jefferson County, though he faced weaker support in neighborhoods near the city’s core. Parrish-Wright, who secured 26% of the vote, won precincts in downtown, Old Louisville, Shelby Park, Germantown, Clifton, and parts of the Highlands, while losing ground in areas like Shively, despite representing Metro Council District 3. The results reinforce Greenberg’s broad popularity, with analysts noting his support extends beyond traditional party lines due to Louisville’s nonpartisan primary system. Robert Kahne, co-host of *My Old Kentucky Podcast*, observed that the vote distribution mirrored the 2022 Democratic primary, where Greenberg also defeated Parrish-Wright. Kahne highlighted that Parrish-Wright’s base remains concentrated in progressive, urban areas, while Greenberg’s support spans more suburban and outer neighborhoods. Parrish-Wright now faces an uphill battle, trailing Greenberg significantly in fundraising and needing to expand her margins in key precincts or gain new voters. Political scientist Kurt Jefferson of Spalding University suggested she must launch a city-wide canvassing effort to register and mobilize additional supporters, particularly through a ‘dad-mother-sister-cousin strategy’ to engage non-voters in her existing strongholds. With over half the vote, Greenberg enters the November general election with strong momentum, though Parrish-Wright retains a path to victory if she can narrow the gap in suburban precincts and boost voter turnout. The race will hinge on her ability to shift perceptions of Greenberg’s leadership while consolidating her core urban support base.