2026 Lexington, Kentucky mayoral election

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2026 Lexington mayoral election
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Incumbent Mayor

Linda Gorton
Republican



The 2026 Lexington, Kentucky mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026. The primary election will be held on May 19, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election.

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Incumbent mayor Linda Gorton, who was reelected in 2022, is running for reelection for a third term in office. Mayoral elections in Lexington are nonpartisan; Gorton is a member of the Republican Party. [1]

Candidates

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References

  1. 1 2 "Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton running for reelection". Spectrum News 1 . Louisville, Kentucky: Charter Communications. July 30, 2025. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  2. ↑ Massengill, Dustin (May 10, 2025). "Raquel Carter announces 2026 Lexington mayoral run". Fox 56 News. Retrieved September 25, 2025.

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