Benningfield Disqualified Despite Recovery | Louisville News

A Republican candidate’s bid for office hit a major roadblock when the Clark County Election Board disqualified him on August 31, 2026, citing unresolved felony convictions—despite his belief they were cleared. John Benningfield, who had been sober since 2019 and actively working to rebuild his community ties, thought his record was clean when he filed. But a resident’s challenge revealed outstanding court fees, disqualifying him. Though he accepted the ruling with grace, Benningfield remains undeterred, planning to run again next year—because setbacks won’t stop him from chasing his goals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b673d918697a766