Tyler Morton
Tyler Morton is a member of the Lexington City Council in Kentucky, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.
Morton is running for re-election to the Lexington City Council to represent District 1 in Kentucky. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
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 District 1
Incumbent Tyler Morton (Nonpartisan) is running in the general election for Lexington City Council District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Tyler Morton (Nonpartisan) advanced from the primary for Lexington City Council District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
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2024
See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2024)
General election
General election for Lexington City Council District 1
Tyler Morton defeated incumbent Tayna Fogle in the general election for Lexington City Council District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Morton (Nonpartisan) | 58.9 | 4,487 | |
| Tayna Fogle (Nonpartisan) | 41.1 | 3,133 | ||
| Total votes: 7,620 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Lexington City Council District 1
Tyler Morton and incumbent Tayna Fogle defeated Darnell Tagaloa in the primary for Lexington City Council District 1 on May 21, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Tyler Morton (Nonpartisan) | 57.5 | 1,462 | |
| ✔ | Tayna Fogle (Nonpartisan) | 38.9 | 990 | |
 | Darnell Tagaloa (Nonpartisan) | 3.5 | 90 | |
| Total votes: 2,542 | |||
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
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2024
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Lexington City Council District 1 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Tayna Fogle |
Lexington City Council District 1 2025-Present |
Succeeded by - |
