City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2026)
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| Election dates |
| Filing deadline: January 9, 2026 |
| Primary election: May 19, 2026 General election: November 3, 2026 |
| Election stats |
| Offices up: Mayor, county attorney, county clerk, county coroner, county judge/executive, county surveyor, sheriff, property valuation administrator, city council, county commission, constables, soil and water conservation district board, district court, and magistrate judges |
| Total seats up: 39 (click here for mayoral elections) |
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The city of Lexington, Kentucky, is holding general elections for mayor, county attorney, county clerk, county coroner, county judge/executive, county surveyor, sheriff, property valuation administrator, city council, county commission, constables, soil and water conservation district board, district court, and magistrate judges on November 3, 2026. A primary is scheduled for May 19, 2026. The filing deadline for this election was January 9, 2026.
Click here to learn more about the city's mayoral election.
Elections
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- County attorney
- County clerk
- County coroner
- County judge/executive
- County property valuation administrator
- County soil and water conservation board member
- County sheriff
- County surveyor
- County constable
- City council
- County commission
- County constable
- Judicial offices
County attorney
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Attorney
Incumbent Angela Evans (D) is running in the general election for Fayette County Attorney on November 3, 2026.
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 | Angela Evans (D) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Angela Evans (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Attorney without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
County clerk
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Clerk
Incumbent Susan Lamb (D) is running in the general election for Fayette County Clerk on November 3, 2026.
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 | Susan Lamb (D) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Susan Lamb (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Clerk without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
County coroner
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Coroner
Incumbent Gary Ginn (D) is running in the general election for Fayette County Coroner on November 3, 2026.
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| Gary Ginn (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Gary Ginn (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Coroner without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
County judge/executive
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Fayette County Judge/Executive
Incumbent Mary Diane McCord Hanna (D) and Mike Pickard (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Fayette County Judge/Executive on May 19, 2026.
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 | Mary Diane McCord Hanna | |
| Mike Pickard | ||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
County property valuation administrator
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator
Incumbent David O'Neill (D) is running in the general election for Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator on November 3, 2026.
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| David O'Neill (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent David O'Neill (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Property Valuation Administrator without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
County sheriff
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Sheriff
Incumbent Kathy Witt (D) is running in the general election for Fayette County Sheriff on November 3, 2026.
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| Kathy Witt (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Kathy Witt (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Sheriff without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
County soil and water conservation board member
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Nonpartisan primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Nonpartisan primary election for Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District Board (2 seats)
Jonathan Settell (Nonpartisan) is running in the primary for Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District Board on May 19, 2026.
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| Jonathan Settell (Nonpartisan) | ||
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County surveyor
City council
General
Lexington city council general, 2026 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| At-large (3 seats) |
James Brown (i) Dan Wu (i) Herbert Lynn William Ohmer Christopher Shafer Stephanie Spires |
| District 1 |
Tyler Morton (i) |
| District 2 |
Shayla Lynch (i) |
| District 3 |
Jon Larson Griffin VanMeter |
| District 4 |
Emma Curtis (i) Brenda Monarrez |
| District 5 | Primary results pending |
| District 6 |
Tina Bryson Tyler Pyles |
| District 7 |
Joseph Hale (i) |
| District 8 |
Amy Beasley (i) Tray Hughes |
| District 9 |
Whitney Elliott Baxter (i) Matt Miniard |
| District 10 |
Chris Woodall |
| District 11 |
Richard Moloney Cassandra Vogl |
| District 12 |
Hilary Boone (i) |
Primary
Lexington city council primary, 2026 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| At-large (3 seats) |
 James Brown* (i)Dan Wu* (i)Herbert Lynn* William Ohmer* Christopher Shafer* Stephanie Spires* |
| District 1 |
Tyler Morton* (i) |
| District 2 |
Shayla Lynch* (i) |
| District 3 |
Jon Larson* Griffin VanMeter* |
| District 4 |
Emma Curtis* (i)Brenda Monarrez* |
| District 5 |
Stephenie Hoelscher Michael McLaughlin Nicolas Wolter |
| District 6 |
Tina Bryson* Tyler Pyles* |
| District 7 |
Joseph Hale* (i) |
| District 8 |
Amy Beasley* (i)Tray Hughes* |
| District 9 |
Whitney Elliott Baxter* (i)Matt Miniard* |
| District 10 |
Chris Woodall* |
| District 11 |
Richard Moloney* Cassandra Vogl* |
| District 12 |
Hilary Boone* (i) |
County constable
Seat No. 1
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Fayette County Constable District 1
Michael Brumley (D) and Robert Miller (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Fayette County Constable District 1 on May 19, 2026.
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| Michael Brumley | ||
| Robert Miller | ||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Seat No. 2
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Constable District 2
Incumbent Jim McKenzie (D) is running in the general election for Fayette County Constable District 2 on November 3, 2026.
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| Jim McKenzie (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Jim McKenzie (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Constable District 2 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Seat No. 3
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Fayette County Constable District 3
Incumbent Edward Sparks (D) and Aaron Reynolds (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Fayette County Constable District 3 on May 19, 2026.
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| Edward Sparks | ||
| Aaron Reynolds | ||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
County commission
Seat No. 1
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Fayette County Commission District 1
Sean Ebbitt (D) and Perry Gibson (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Fayette County Commission District 1 on May 19, 2026.
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| Sean Ebbitt | ||
 | Perry Gibson | |
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Seat No. 2
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Fayette County Commission District 2
Incumbent Alayne White (D) and Elizabeth Hatfield (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Fayette County Commission District 2 on May 19, 2026.
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| Alayne White | ||
| Elizabeth Hatfield | ||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Seat No. 3
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Commission District 3
Chance McNamara (D) is running in the general election for Fayette County Commission District 3 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Chance McNamara (D) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Chance McNamara (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Commission District 3 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Judicial offices
22nd District Court
General
22nd District Court general, 2026 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| 1st Division |
Denotra Gunther (i) |
| 2nd Division | Primary results pending |
| 3rd Division |
Lindsay Hughes Thurston (i) |
| 4th Division |
Melissa Moore Murphy (i) |
| 5th Division |
John Tackett (i) |
Primary
22nd District Court primary, 2026 | |
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| Office | Candidates |
| 1st Division |
Denotra Gunther* (i) |
| 2nd Division |
Shannon Brooks Aaron Fallahi Alex Garcia |
| 3rd Division |
Lindsay Hughes Thurston* (i) |
| 4th Division |
Melissa Moore Murphy* (i) |
| 5th Division |
John Tackett* (i) |
Magistrate judges
Seat No. 1
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 1
Incumbent Rosalind Bryant (D) is running in the general election for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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| Rosalind Bryant (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Rosalind Bryant (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Seat No. 2
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 2
Incumbent Lisa Moore Fath (R) and Karen Summers (D) are running in the general election for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 2 on November 3, 2026.
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| Lisa Moore Fath (R) | ||
| Karen Summers (D) | ||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Karen Summers (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 2 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Lisa Moore Fath (R) advanced from the Republican primary for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 2 without appearing on the ballot.
Seat No. 3
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 3
Amanda Settell (Kentucky Party) is running in the general election for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 3 on November 3, 2026.
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| Amanda Settell (Kentucky Party) | ||
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Democratic primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Democratic primary for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 3
Chrysanthia Carr-Seals (D) and Cocanut Suhail (D) are running in the Democratic primary for Fayette County Magistrate Court District 3 on May 19, 2026.
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 | Chrysanthia Carr-Seals | |
| Cocanut Suhail | ||
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Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled.
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About the city
- See also: Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is a city in Fayette County, Kentucky. In 1974, the governments of the city of Lexington and Fayette County combined to create the current Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.[1] As of 2020, its population was 322,570.
City government
- See also: Mayor-council government
The city of Lexington uses a strong mayor and city council system. In this form of municipal government, the city council serves as the city's primary legislative body and the mayor serves as the city's chief executive.
Demographics
The following table displays demographic data provided by the United States Census Bureau.
| Demographic Data for Lexington, Kentucky | ||
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| Lexington | Kentucky | |
| Population | 322,570 | 4,505,836 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 283 | 39,491 |
| Race and ethnicity** | ||
| White | 73.7% | 86.2% |
| Black/African American | 14.6% | 8.1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1.5% |
| Native American | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.1% |
| Other (single race) | N/A | 1.1% |
| Multiple | 4.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| Education | ||
| High school graduation rate | 91.9% | 87.2% |
| College graduation rate | 45% | 25% |
| Income | ||
| Median household income | $58,954 | $52,238 |
| Persons below poverty level | 15.8% | 16.6% |
| Source: population provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "Decennial Census" (2020). Other figures provided by U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2015-2020). | ||
| **Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here. | ||
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| Lexington, Kentucky | Kentucky | Municipal government | Other local coverage |
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