Raquel E. Carter
Candidate for Mayor, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Background
- Occupation
- Real estate business owner
- Campaign website
- raquelforlexingtonmayor.com
Owner of Guide Realty, she chaired the Lexington Board of Adjustment and serves on the Kentucky Real Estate Commission, appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear. This is her first run for office.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Pledges public reports on grants sought and received
ReportLexington Deserves more INVESTMENTCampaign website · Raquel E. Carter for Mayor · raquelforlexingtonmayor.com
“Track and publicly report what we apply for and what we receive”
Education
Proposes job-path partnerships with local learning institutions
ReportVote Local Lexington: Urban County MayorCandidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote
“I will develop innovative partnerships with our local learning institutions to create a path to employment.”
Housing
Pledges to remove obstacles and add incentives for housing
ReportVote Local Lexington: Urban County MayorCandidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote
“I will eliminate the obstacles and create incentives to make it possible to create more homes and reach our housing goals.”
Economy & jobs
Proposes cutting red tape to attract industries and jobs
ReportVote Local Lexington: Urban County MayorCandidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote
“attract new industries, and create more jobs by reducing red tape”
Roads & infrastructure
Pledges to pursue state and federal infrastructure dollars
ReportVote Local Lexington: Urban County MayorCandidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote
“I will actively pursue state and federal dollars to invest in infrastructure, housing, and public safety.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Raquel E. Carter on them.
- Public safetyNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- November 3, 2026 General Election Sample Ballots, by Precinct
Election filing · Fayette County Clerk · fayettekyclerk.gov
- November 3, 2026 General Election: Candidates in Ballot Order, Fayette County
Election filing · Fayette County Clerk · dt4647cgvo9o2.cloudfront.net
- Meet Raquel
Campaign website · Raquel E. Carter for Mayor · raquelforlexingtonmayor.com
- Vote Local Lexington: Urban County Mayor
Candidate questionnaire · Vote Local Lexington (CivicLex) · lex.vote
- Lexington Deserves more INVESTMENT
Campaign website · Raquel E. Carter for Mayor · raquelforlexingtonmayor.com
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