Incumbent Linda Gorton holds an 85.5% share in the 2026 Lexington mayoral race following her first-place finish in the May 19 primary with roughly 46% of the vote, advancing alongside challenger Raquel Carter who received 28%. Gorton, seeking a third term in the nonpartisan general election on November 3, benefits from her established record as a two-term mayor, including strong prior general election margins of 71% in 2022 and 63% in 2019. Carter, a real estate broker entering her first bid for the office, trails at 14.8% amid limited shifts in positioning since the primary narrowed the field from seven candidates. Trader consensus reflected in these prices aligns with Gorton’s incumbency advantages and name recognition in a contest where no major subsequent developments have altered the dynamics ahead of the November ballot.
Resumo experimental gerado por IA com dados do Polymarket. Isto não é aconselhamento de trading e não tem qualquer papel na resolução deste mercado. · Atualizado2026 Lexington Mayoral Election Winner
2026 Lexington Mayoral Election Winner
$12,877 Vol.
$12,877 Vol.
3 nov 2026
Linda Gorton
86%
Raquel Carter
15%
$12,877 Vol.
$12,877 Vol.
3 nov 2026
Linda Gorton
$8,523 Vol.
86%
Raquel Carter
$4,354 Vol.
15%
The 2026 Lexington mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Lexington, KY.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Lexington as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to “Other.”
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the State of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.Incumbent Linda Gorton holds an 85.5% share in the 2026 Lexington mayoral race following her first-place finish in the May 19 primary with roughly 46% of the vote, advancing alongside challenger Raquel Carter who received 28%. Gorton, seeking a third term in the nonpartisan general election on November 3, benefits from her established record as a two-term mayor, including strong prior general election margins of 71% in 2022 and 63% in 2019. Carter, a real estate broker entering her first bid for the office, trails at 14.8% amid limited shifts in positioning since the primary narrowed the field from seven candidates. Trader consensus reflected in these prices aligns with Gorton’s incumbency advantages and name recognition in a contest where no major subsequent developments have altered the dynamics ahead of the November ballot.
The 2026 Lexington mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Lexington, KY.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Lexington as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to “Other.”
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the State of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Lexington as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to “Other.”
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the State of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
Mercado Aberto: Jun 26, 2026, 12:13 PM ET
Volume
$12,877Data de Término
3 nov 2026Mercado Aberto
Jun 26, 2026, 12:13 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...The 2026 Lexington mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Lexington, KY.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Lexington as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to “Other.”
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the State of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.Incumbent Linda Gorton holds an 85.5% share in the 2026 Lexington mayoral race following her first-place finish in the May 19 primary with roughly 46% of the vote, advancing alongside challenger Raquel Carter who received 28%. Gorton, seeking a third term in the nonpartisan general election on November 3, benefits from her established record as a two-term mayor, including strong prior general election margins of 71% in 2022 and 63% in 2019. Carter, a real estate broker entering her first bid for the office, trails at 14.8% amid limited shifts in positioning since the primary narrowed the field from seven candidates. Trader consensus reflected in these prices aligns with Gorton’s incumbency advantages and name recognition in a contest where no major subsequent developments have altered the dynamics ahead of the November ballot.
The 2026 Lexington mayoral election will be held on November 3, 2026, to elect the mayor of Lexington, KY.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Lexington as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to “Other.”
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the State of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
This market will resolve according to the candidate who becomes the next mayor of Lexington as a result of this election.
Temporary, interim, or placeholder mayors appointed before the election will not be considered.
If the result of this election isn't known by April 30, 2027, 11:59 PM ET, the market will resolve to “Other.”
The primary resolution source for this market will be a consensus of credible reporting; however, if there is any ambiguity in the results, this market will resolve according to official information from the State of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government.
Volume
$12,877Data de Término
3 nov 2026Mercado Aberto
Jun 26, 2026, 12:13 PM ETResolver
0x69c47De9D...Incumbent Linda Gorton holds an 85.5% share in the 2026 Lexington mayoral race following her first-place finish in the May 19 primary with roughly 46% of the vote, advancing alongside challenger Raquel Carter who received 28%. Gorton, seeking a third term in the nonpartisan general election on November 3, benefits from her established record as a two-term mayor, including strong prior general election margins of 71% in 2022 and 63% in 2019. Carter, a real estate broker entering her first bid for the office, trails at 14.8% amid limited shifts in positioning since the primary narrowed the field from seven candidates. Trader consensus reflected in these prices aligns with Gorton’s incumbency advantages and name recognition in a contest where no major subsequent developments have altered the dynamics ahead of the November ballot.
Resumo experimental gerado por IA com dados do Polymarket. Isto não é aconselhamento de trading e não tem qualquer papel na resolução deste mercado. · Atualizado
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