Who is Markus Winkler running against?

Nancy-Lynne Walters, for Louisville Metro Council, District 17 (Jefferson County).

How much money has Markus Winkler raised?

$40K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Markus Winkler?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Markus Winkler's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

Markus Winkler

Candidate for Louisville Metro Council, District 17 (Jefferson County) · November 3, 2026

In office now

Markus Winkler is the Council Member, 17th District. Markus Winkler's page: the office they hold, how to reach it and where they stand.

About this race

The legislative body of Louisville Metro, the merged Louisville–Jefferson County government created in 2003. Its 26 members, each elected from a district for a 4-year term, pass local ordinances, adopt the Metro budget and oversee Metro government.

2 candidates ran for Louisville Metro Council, District 17 (Jefferson County) in the general election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only voters in this district.

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 Markus Winkler only with a published academic score (from a voting record or campaign donors), and we haven't found one we can reliably source.

We haven't found a campaign site or candidate questionnaire for Markus Winkler yet.

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Funding

$40K raised.

Largest donors	Amount
UAW - V - CAP	$2,200
Mary Gwen Wheeler	$2,200
Jennifer Marsh	$2,200
Jane Van Meter	$2,200
David Jones	$2,200
Charles Marsh	$2,200
Scott Hagan	$2,000
Tim Mulloy	$1,000

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-19.

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Quick answers

What does the Louisville Metro Council, District 17 seat do?: The legislative body of Louisville Metro, the merged Louisville–Jefferson County government created in 2003. Its 26 members, each elected from a district for a 4-year term, pass local ordinances, adopt the Metro budget and oversee Metro government.
Who is Markus Winkler running against?: Nancy-Lynne Walters, for Louisville Metro Council, District 17 (Jefferson County).
How much money has Markus Winkler raised?: $40K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Markus Winkler?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Markus Winkler's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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