City
Mayor, Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
- Vote for
- 1
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: The Urban County Mayor is the chief executive of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, overseeing city and county operations for all of Lexington and Fayette County.
Nonpartisan.
Taxes & budget
Raquel E. CarterNo party listed
- Pledges public reports on grants sought and received
Linda GortonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Public safety
Raquel E. CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Linda GortonNo party listed
- Pledges to continue One Lexington youth violence prevention
Education
Raquel E. CarterNo party listed
- Proposes job-path partnerships with local learning institutions
Linda GortonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Housing
Raquel E. CarterNo party listed
- Pledges to remove obstacles and add incentives for housing
Linda GortonNo party listed
- Pledges continued strong city funding for affordable housing
Economy & jobs
Raquel E. CarterNo party listed
- Proposes cutting red tape to attract industries and jobs
Linda GortonNo party listed
- Pledges to open the Legacy Business Park
Roads & infrastructure
Raquel E. CarterNo party listed
- Pledges to pursue state and federal infrastructure dollars
Linda GortonNo party listed
No documented position found.
Environment & parks
Raquel E. CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Linda GortonNo party listed
- Supports keeping Lexington's Urban Service Boundary
Health & human services
Raquel E. CarterNo party listed
No documented position found.
Linda GortonNo party listed
- Pledges to act on homelessness task force recommendations
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