Kentucky attorney Danny Alvarez collapsed and died Wednesday, one day after winning his primary election to become a Jefferson County District Court judge in Louisville.
“Our Community has lost Danny Alvarez, a true public servant, a humanitarian, and a champion for human rights and the immigrant community,” Jonathan Hurst, Alvarez’s campaign manager, told WHAS11 News Wednesday.
“Danny Alvarez was a true friend, a loving husband and a devoted father of three. Danny spent the day humbled and grateful to this community after his historic victory last night. He would want us to honor his memory by showing compassion and love to all people,” he continued.
Alvarez’s cause of death is still unknown but local media reports said the 43-year-old immigration lawyer collapsed at home and later died at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, Ky.
Alvarez was set to contend a November run-off with second-place finisher attorney Tanisha Ann Hickerson, but a spokesman for the Kentucky secretary of state’s office said it was not certain yet who would appear on the ballot.
“The margin between Ms. Hickerson and the third-place candidate was small, so there is a possibility a recanvass might be requested,” spokesman Bradford Queen told the Louisville Courier Journal Thursday, referring to a process in which votes are recounted.
“Mr. Alvarez’s name will not be certified for printing on the General Election ballot due to his death,” he added.
