Rosalind Welch (Kentucky)
Rosalind Welch (Democratic Party) is running for election for Jefferson County Clerk in Kentucky. Welch is on the ballot in the Democratic primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Welch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Rosalind Welch earned a high school diploma from Central High School. Welch earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Kentucky in 2004 and a graduate degree from the University of Louisville in 2016. Welch's career experience includes working as a project manager.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: City elections in Louisville, Kentucky (2026)
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Jefferson County Clerk
Incumbent David Yates (D) and Rosalind Welch (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Jefferson County Clerk on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Endorsements
Welch received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rosalind Welch completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Welch's responses.
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Roz has spent the last 14 years in the retail field, managing great customer interactions and experiences in one of the nation's top retailers. Currently, she supports stores across the country as they are remodeled for enhanced retail experiences. She is passionate about 5-star service, and
- It's time to bring 5-star service to the County Clerk's Office. 1) Accountability, 2) Accessibility, 3) Engagement, 4) Efficiency, and 5) Security.
- You shouldn't have to wait 2 hours to vote. You shouldn't have to sit in a clerk's office for hours to renew your tags. Its time that we make our processes more efficient and frictionless for every Louisvillian.
- Protecting voting is more than just a fight for this year. I have been advocating for expanded accessibility for voting in Jefferson County since 2020. Speaking up on behalf of citizens at board of elections meetings, creating connections with community to expand voting locations, and working the polls for more than a decade. This work isn't new to me, I'm ready to serve you in an official capacity.
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Campaign website
Welch's campaign website stated the following:
5-star service
01 ACCOUNTABILITY
The transition to the new motor vehicle registration system has not been without its challenges. However, the Jefferson County Clerk's Office should ensure that residents have a friction-free process. Roz will reevaluate the current process to identify ways to streamline and thereby shorten wait and processing times.
02 ACCESSIBILITY
Currently, we have 8 offices. Roz wants to add an additional office in proximity to the I-264 corridor.
Louisville is a collective of many cultures. The clerk's office must be able to work with all residents. Roz will increase the number of translators and expand materials to include multiple languages.
03 ENGAGEMENT
Roz will engage the citizenry to expand our election worker database. She will work with schools, churches, elected officials and other community partners to engage our customers early and often regarding the services we provide. Roz will also engage and develop our robust team of employees, enhancing pathways to promotion and paying a living wage.
04 EFFICIENCY
It should never take 2 hours to vote!
Improving our systems to have the most efficient and secure technology is paramount. Currently, most activities at our offices are walk-in focused. Roz would expand our appointment and drop-off services, and explore expanding our dealer services to include mobile/ field support.
05 SECURITY
In 2024, our County Clerk's offices were held hostage by a ransomware attack that shut down offices for several days. The Clerk's office originally said nothing was taken, only to later recant once the Russian hackers posted a file list on the dark web. Roz will ensure that the security of information and our systems are improved, while being open and honest when breaches happen.
— Rosalind Welch's campaign website (March 8, 2026)
See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on April 9, 2026
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