David Yates

County Clerk, Jefferson · Democratic · Kentucky

Where they are running

Public records: Yates supports modernizing public-record access while protecting accuracy and privacy.

Public records: Yates believes public records should be secure, searchable, and understandable rather than obscured by bureaucracy.

Motor vehicle services: Yates prioritizes efficient service, clear communication, and customer-first operations in motor vehicle services.

Clerk seeks answers in court after voters moved to Jefferson Co. rolls Exclusive (courier-journal.com, Aug 19, 2026)

Jefferson County clerk seeks court’s guidance on questions about voters’ residency (kentuckylantern.com, Aug 19, 2026)

Jefferson County Clerk, state elections officials offer dueling takes on ballot errors (lpm.org, Jul 1, 2026)