Louisville Democrat challenging Rep. Grossberg caught on video taking voter’s mail
A state House of Representatives candidate trying to unseat an embattled Louisville Democrat has apologized after he was caught on video removing campaign mail from a potential voter’s mailbox while door-knocking.
Max Morley, one of four Democrats running in the highly contested Kentucky House District 30 Democratic primary on May 19, was seen on a security video that was posted on Facebook removing what appears to be a campaign flyer for incumbent Rep. Daniel Grossberg from a person’s mailbox. He initially approached the porch, rang the doorbell and knocked on the door before taking the piece of mail while waiting for a response.
Doronda Sutherland posted the video Monday evening and asked “would you VOTE for this ?!?!”
She did not return a Herald-Leader request for comment at the time of publication.
Morley is running against Grossberg, who is also being challenged by Cassie Lyles and Mitra Subedi.
Grossberg has been under scrutiny for allegations of ethical misconduct and inappropriate behavior toward women for almost two years.
Most recently, the Herald-Leader reported on May 7 that Christina Ross, a former college classmate of Grossberg’s at Grinnell College in Iowa, alleged he assaulted her during her first semester in 2005.
Morley said in a statement to the Herald-Leader that he apologizes for his actions.
“While campaigning, I exhibited a lack of judgment,” Morley said. “This isn’t acceptable, and it’s something I’m deeply sorry for. I apologize to the homeowner. I want one thing to remain clear: voters in HD 30 deserve better than their current representative, and I don’t want them to be distracted from the ultimate goal of sending him home.”
Stealing mail is a federal offense under 18 U.S.C § 1708 and punishable by up to five years in prison and fines up to $250,000.
Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Aaron Ellis confirmed to the Herald-Leader a police report was filed and an investigation is ongoing. Morley has not been charged with a crime.
Multiple prominent Kentucky Democrats, including state legislators, Gov. Andy Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey, have repeatedly called for Grossberg’s resignation.
Grossberg has declined to resign and denied any allegations of impropriety.
Morley was the first Democrat to challenge Grossberg and launched his campaign in December 2024. He has received endorsements from Louisville Metro Councilman Ben Reno-Weber, former Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Ward, the Hathaway Pac, Demand a Seat and Inseparable Action.
