This is the third of five articles I am writing before the May 5 primary election. Two weeks ago, I explained how the Republican Party is built from your local precinct up, and why skipping primary elections hands power to party insiders who do not always reflect our rural conservative values.

Voters can cast ballots early for the primary election at the new Election Central site in Showers Plaza west of City Hall.

Here’s how Louisville voters should expect nonpartisan races to change their ballots for the May 19 primary election.

WBIR reached to candidates for one-on-one interviews or for an appearance on Inside Tennessee ahead of the May 5 primary election.