Incumbent
Craig Greenberg
Incumbent Democratic candidate for Mayor in Kentucky
Louisville Mayor Election winner?
$13.9K
NOV 4, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Live Odds — Louisville Mayor Election winner?
Current prediction-market probability for the candidate, updated as market prices change.
93%chance to win
$13.9KNOV 4, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleMayor
PartyDemocratic
Age53 years old (Aug 22, 1973)
GenderMale
LocationKentucky
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BackgroundPolitician
EducationUniversity of Michigan (B.S., 1995)
Notable personal detailsCraig Greenberg is an American businessman, lawyer, and politician serving as the 51st Mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, since January 2, 2023. He previously practiced law in Louisville and co-founded 21c Museum Hotels, serving as its president and later CEO before leaving the company in 2020. He earned a B.S. from the University of Michigan and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. He is married to Rachel Greenberg and they have two sons.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
As mayor he has proposed multi-year budgets that prioritize investments in public safety, housing, and economic development while emphasizing no city tax increase. His administration pursues growth and affordable housing initiatives alongside efforts to avoid raising local taxes.
Healthcare
Craig Greenberg supports municipal investments in healthcare access and public-health responses, including funding for community clinics and programs, and has urged the state to fill gaps created by federal cuts to Medicaid. His administration has directed opioid-settlement and budget resources toward public-health priorities and school-based family health center funding.
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Immigration & Border
Craig Greenberg reversed Louisville’s prior sanctuary-city policies in 2025, directing the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections to notify DHS/ICE and comply with immigration detainers (including a 48-hour hold) to avoid federal funding risk. He framed the change as protecting the law‑abiding immigrant community and preserving federal grants while responding to DOJ pressure. These actions emphasize cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and stronger local enforcement measures rather than expanded asylum or regularization policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Craig Greenberg has publicly supported abortion access and pledged that, if elected mayor, Louisville police would not be used to enforce a state ban on reproductive healthcare. He said he would use the powers of the mayor’s office to limit the local impact of restrictions on abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Craig Greenberg has elevated sustainability within Louisville government, creating a Mayor’s Office of Sustainability and endorsing city goals for 100% clean energy and net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. His administration has taken actions to staff and fund the sustainability office and advance energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives.
Public Safety & Guns
Craig Greenberg has prioritized reducing gun violence through a mix of law enforcement support and regulatory measures — including rendering seized firearms inoperable before auctions, seeking local authority to destroy forfeited weapons, and asking the state legislature for tools such as emergency risk protection orders and waiting-period measures. His budgets and legislative priorities pair investments in police and public-safety programs with gun-violence prevention initiatives.
Latest News
Craig Greenberg is in the news as he seeks reelection in Louisville’s 2026 mayoral race, with scrutiny growing over his police reform record. A recent report says the city has made some progress, including expanded mental health response programs, but still faces delays, use-of-force concerns, and criticism from community advocates. Separately, Louisville is also seeing a major manufacturing boost as GE Appliances shifts some washer production from China to the city, adding to the local economic backdrop around his campaign.
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