Press Release: Louisville Judges Watch Launches to Elect Judges Who Will Hold Criminals Accountable and Protect the Community

Louisville, Ky. (Sept. 3, 2025) - Louisville Judges Watch, a political organization, newly formed under Section 527 of the Internal Revenue Code, officially announced its launch today to advocate for the election of judges in Jefferson County who will enforce the law, ensure offenders face real consequences, and keep every neighborhood safe. The group says it was created in response to growing concern that local judges are sending dangerous offenders back into the community.

The launch was accelerated after a violent incident in Louisville on Aug. 8. A repeat offender, released early by a judge after serving only five months of a 14-year sentence, is accused of invading a home, abducting a mother and her two children at knifepoint, and forcing them to drive to a PNC Bank. There, he allegedly told the teller he would kill the woman unless $20,000 was handed over. He then allegedly stabbed the woman in the abdomen before fleeing.

Louisville Judges Watch will be active in judicial races occurring in 2026.

“Our mission is clear. We will work to elect judges who stand with victims, respect the law, and make our streets safer for everyone,” said Iris Wilbur Glick, a seasoned political professional serving as the group’s spokesperson. “And we will work just as hard to defeat and remove judges from the bench who refuse to do their job to protect the public.”

Louisville Judges Watch will educate voters and run targeted campaigns supporting candidates who share its commitment to:

·       Enforcing the law fairly and firmly

·       Making sure violent offenders face real consequences

·       Delivering justice for victims

Even before today’s public announcement, the committee has raised more than $25,000 in pledges from local supporters toward its mission.

“The Aug. 8 incident was a crystal-clear illustration of what’s been happening for far too long in this community,” Glick said. “Voters have the power to replace judges who fail to deliver justice. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us educate the public, reach more voters and bring judges to the bench who will hold criminals accountable and keep people safe in every neighborhood.”

The candidate filing deadline closes Jan. 9, 2026. If only two candidates file, they skip the primary and face off directly in the November general election.

If three or more candidates file, there will be a nonpartisan primary in May of 2026

The top two vote-getters advance to the November 2026 general election.