Who is Ray A Barker Sr. running against?

Donna Lyvette Purvis, for Louisville Metro Council, District 5 (Jefferson County).

How much money has Ray A Barker Sr. raised?

$12K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.

Should I vote for Ray A Barker Sr.?

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

Ray A Barker Sr.

Candidate for Louisville Metro Council, District 5 (Jefferson County) · November 3, 2026

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 5 (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 Ray A Barker Sr. 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 Ray A Barker Sr. yet.

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Funding

$12K raised, $180 self-funded.

Largest donors	Amount
Ned Bass	$3,500
Joseph Fleitz	$3,500
Joan Morgan	$1,000
Richard Burns Jr	$750
Karl Price	$500
Cecil Jones	$500
Lanita Baker	$250
Mike King	$200

Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, reports through 2026-10-14.

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Quick answers

What does the Louisville Metro Council, District 5 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 Ray A Barker Sr. running against?: Donna Lyvette Purvis, for Louisville Metro Council, District 5 (Jefferson County).
How much money has Ray A Barker Sr. raised?: $12K as of the latest state campaign-finance filings.
Should I vote for Ray A Barker Sr.?: SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Ray A Barker Sr.'s record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.

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