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Lexington Mayor Gorton Wins Historic Third Term
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— Nov 4, 2026
Linda Gorton won a third consecutive term as Lexington mayor, defeating Raquel Carter with about 55% of the vote; she is only the second mayor in city history to do so. Voters also chose new and returning Urban County Council members and approved three charter amendments covering council pay, public accountability and regular charter reviews.
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Priya Raman
Gorton winning a third term shows real voter support for her approach over the last eight years.