Ballot question
Lexington-Fayette Charter Amendment 3: Regular Charter Review
- On the ballot in
- Lexington-Fayette urban county
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Are you for or against ratification of an amendment to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Charter that would require the Charter to be reviewed at least once every eight (8) years by a deliberative body of individuals selected by representative lottery and provide for the establishment of a permanent advisory body to make recommendations for amending the Charter, effective for the term of office which begins on January 4, 2027?
A “Yes” vote means
The charter would be reviewed at least every eight years by a body of residents chosen by representative lottery, and a permanent advisory body would recommend charter amendments.
A “No” vote means
The charter amendment would not take effect; no regular lottery-selected review or permanent advisory body would be required.
Sources
- November 3, 2026 General Election Sample Ballots, by Precinct · Fayette County Clerk
- Ballot Language: Charter Amendments 1, 2 and 3 · Fayette County Clerk
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