Kentucky Senator David Yates Appointed Interim Jefferson County Clerk After Predecessor's Death

Kentucky State Senator David Yates has been named interim Jefferson County Clerk by Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg following the death of longtime clerk Bobbie Holsclaw. Yates, a former Louisville Metro Council President and current minority whip in the state senate, will serve the remainder of Holsclaw's term and has pledged to strengthen voter confidence in elections. Due to the Kentucky Constitution prohibiting holding both legislative and clerk roles simultaneously, Yates will resign his senate seat, triggering a special election. Meanwhile, Greenberg also appointed Deputy Mayor David James as interim Jefferson County Sheriff after the passing of Sheriff John Aubrey, with James bringing extensive law enforcement and public service experience. Both Yates and James will serve until the general election in November 2026. The appointments aim to stabilize leadership in Jefferson County following the loss of two long-serving civil servants.