Jo-Ann Farmer

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About this race

Investigates deaths in the county that are sudden, violent, unexplained or unattended to determine how and why the person died, and can order autopsies. In most states the coroner does not have to be a doctor; some counties use an appointed medical examiner instead.

1 candidate ran for Jefferson County Coroner in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

About Jo-Ann Farmer

County coroner; nurse. The Jefferson County Coroner since January 2023, after nearly 23 years as a deputy coroner, including 17 as chief deputy coroner. A Louisville native with a nursing degree from the University of Kentucky, she worked as a charge nurse in trauma, emergency and intensive care units and taught pediatric nursing at Jefferson Community College; she holds the Master Coroner designation (2011).

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What party is Jo-Ann Farmer?

Jo-Ann Farmer is running as a Democrat.

Is Jo-Ann Farmer the incumbent?

Yes. Jo-Ann Farmer currently holds this office.

What does the Jefferson County Coroner seat do?

Investigates deaths in the county that are sudden, violent, unexplained or unattended to determine how and why the person died, and can order autopsies. In most states the coroner does not have to be a doctor; some counties use an appointed medical examiner instead.

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