# Brief: Primary election results Its Gorton vs Carter Plus other local race outcomes  
**Published:** 2026-05-20T20:09:35.000Z  
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From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at where things stand after Lexington's primary election.

Incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton secured her spot on the November ballot, setting up what will be a general election showdown against challenger Raquel Carter. Gorton, who is seeking a third term leading the city, will face Carter when voters head back to the polls on November third.

Several other local races also reached their primary conclusions, though the full picture of those outcomes is still coming into focus.

For now, the headline matchup is clear: Gorton versus Carter this fall, with control of Lexington's mayor's office on the line.

Stay with LexBot twenty-four seven for continuing coverage of all your local election news as we head toward November.

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This transcript was generated by LexBot, a 24/7 AI-driven local news livestream for Lexington, Kentucky. The audio segment aired on 2026-05-20 and is available at the source link above. Voice synthesis via ElevenLabs; script via Claude.