Christopher Shafer

Christopher Shafer

Nonpartisan

Candidate, Lexington City Council At-large

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Next election

November 3, 2026

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Christopher Shafer is running for election for an at-large seat of the Lexington City Council in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.

Shafer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.

Elections

2026

See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2026)

General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for Lexington City Council At-large (3 seats)

The following candidates are running in the general election for Lexington City Council At-large on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		James Brown (Nonpartisan)
		Dan Wu (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Herbert Lynn (Nonpartisan)
		William Tate Ohmer (Nonpartisan)
		Christopher Shafer (Nonpartisan)
	Submit photo	Stephanie Spires (Nonpartisan)

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Nonpartisan primary

The primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.

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2026

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in Lexington. I graduated from Bryan Station High School and attended Mississippi State University. After working for the City of Lexington for nearly a decade, I understand how city government works—from the inside—and I know where it can work better for the people who depend on it. I’m not a career politician. I’m a hardworking Lexingtonian who believes our city deserves better. I’ve seen firsthand where waste, inefficiency, and outdated policies hold us back—and I know we can do better. From an early age, I’ve been involved in improving our community. I have worked on and supported campaigns for former council members including Bobby Flynn, Al Mitchell, and Tom Blues, because I believe leadership matters and local government should serve everyone—

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Putting Lexington First:
• Shafer for Lexington
• Leadership and Accountability

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Why I’m Running: Lexington is a great city, but too many basic needs are being neglected. Roads are crumbling. Snow plans are outdated. Traffic keeps getting worse. City spending isn’t always accountable. Residents feel unheard. I’m running to bring common-sense leadership back to City Hall—focused on real problems and real solutions.

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