Karen Faulkner
Candidate for District Judge, 30th Judicial District, Division 8 (Jefferson County) · Incumbent · November 3, 2026
About this race
A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.
2 candidates ran for District Judge, 30th Judicial District, Division 8 (Jefferson County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
About Karen Faulkner
District court judge. Won the Jefferson District Court, 8th Division seat in 2022 and describes herself as currently serving as a district court judge. Before the bench she worked as a victim's advocate at the Center for Women and Families, spent six-plus years as a public defender and had a private practice in criminal, family and juvenile cases; she is a graduate of the University of Louisville and its Brandeis School of Law.
What they say they'll focus on:
- Treat victims and the accused fairly and with respect
- Run an efficient courtroom and improve access to the court system
- Support restorative justice and youth programs such as teen court diversion
- Reasonable bail and bail alternatives that consider ability to pay
- Connect unhoused residents with housing and treatment through the Unlawful Camping Court
Where they stand
This is a nonpartisan race, so we don't estimate where candidates fall from their campaign materials or look up their personal voter registration. We'd place Karen Faulkner only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.
To see where they stand, read their own words: campaign site. What they say they'll focus on is listed above.
Funding
$67K raised, $575 from small donors, $700 self-funded.
| Largest donors | Amount |
|---|---|
| Jane Van Meter | $3,500 |
| Michael Goodwin | $2,319 |
| UAW Local 862 | $2,200 |
| UFCW | $2,000 |
| Shaun Wimberly | $1,000 |
| Sam Aguiar | $1,000 |
| Richard Head | $1,000 |
| Lonita Baker | $1,000 |
More about Karen Faulkner
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Quick answers
- Is Karen Faulkner the incumbent?
- Yes. Karen Faulkner currently holds this office.
- What does the District Judge, 30th Judicial District, Division 8 seat do?
- A judge. Judges decide criminal and civil cases. Depending on the state and court, they are chosen in contested elections or in retention votes, where you vote YES or NO on keeping the judge for another term.
- Who is Karen Faulkner running against?
- Jonathan Max Allen, for District Judge, 30th Judicial District, Division 8 (Jefferson County).
- How much money has Karen Faulkner raised?
- $67K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
- Should I vote for Karen Faulkner?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Karen Faulkner's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
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