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The 2026 Lexington, Kentucky mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Lexington, Kentucky. The primary election was held on May 19, with incumbent two-term mayor Linda Gorton advancing to the general election alongside real estate agent Raquel E. Carter.
Mayoral elections in Lexington are nonpartisan, though Gorton is a member of the Republican Party, while Carter is a Democrat.[1]
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Raquel E. Carter, real estate agent[2]
- Linda Gorton, incumbent mayor[1]
Eliminated in primary
- Ramazani Asmani, volunteer[3]
- Skip Horine, perennial candidate[3]
- C. E. Huffman, publicist[3]
- Greg O'Neal, landscaper[4]
- Darnell Tagaloa, candidate for the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council in 2022 and 2024[3]
Primary election
Endorsements
Raquel E. Carter
Linda Gorton
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Linda Gorton (incumbent) | 25,298 | 45.8 | |
| Nonpartisan | Raquel E. Carter | 15,615 | 28.3 | |
| Nonpartisan | Greg O'Neal | 5,073 | 9.2 | |
| Nonpartisan | C. E. Huffman | 3,978 | 7.2 | |
| Nonpartisan | Darnell Tagaloa | 2,095 | 3.8 | |
| Nonpartisan | Skip Horine | 1,647 | 3.0 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ramazani Asmani | 1,545 | 2.8 | |
| Total votes | 55,251 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Linda Gorton (incumbent) | |||
| Nonpartisan | Raquel E. Carter | |||
| Total votes | 100.0 | |||
See also
References
- 1 2 "Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton running for reelection". Spectrum News 1. Louisville, Kentucky: Charter Communications. July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
- ↑ Massengill, Dustin (May 10, 2025). "Raquel Carter announces 2026 Lexington mayoral run". Fox 56 News. Retrieved September 25, 2025.
- 1 2 3 4 "Incumbent Lexington Mayor Gorton will face 6 primary challengers this May". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Who is on the 2026 ballot in Lexington mayoral, at-large city council races?". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ↑ "EMILYs List Announces Three New Mayoral Endorsements". emilyslist.org. April 14, 2026. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- 1 2 "Reliable leadership, new ideas give us 2 good choices for Lexington mayor". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- ↑ "C-FAIR Fairness Campaign". C-FAIR 2026 KY Primary Election Endorsements. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Fayette County Clerk. Retrieved June 23, 2026.
External links
Official campaign websites
- Rama Asmani for Mayor
- Raquel Carter for Mayor
- Linda Gorton for Mayor
- C. E. Huffman for Mayor
- Darnell Tagaloa for Mayor
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