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Linda Gorton wins third term as Lexington mayor. Why it’s historic.

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, who is running for reelection, greets supporters at LexLive in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, who is running for reelection, greets supporters at LexLive in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Ryan C. Hermens rhermens@herald-leader.com

Democrats flip Kentucky’s 6th US House District, sending Zach Dembo to Congress

Democrats flip Kentucky’s 6th US House District, sending Zach Dembo to Congress

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Ahead by 39 votes, Fayette school board chair claims victory. Another incumbent prevails.

Ahead by 39 votes, Fayette school board chair claims victory. Another incumbent prevails.

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Andy Barr wins race to replace Mitch McConnell in a Kentucky US Senate seat

Andy Barr wins race to replace Mitch McConnell in a Kentucky US Senate seat

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Polls are closed in Lexington, Kentucky. Here’s what to know.

Polls are closed in Lexington, Kentucky. Here’s what to know.

The polls are scheduled to be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Democrats flip Kentucky’s 6th US House District, sending Zach Dembo to Congress

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For Pope’s Cats, a promising start. But Kansas will be UK’s early measuring stick

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‘He came out of the bushes with a dog.’ KY Boy, 6, safe after 3-day search in mountains

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Staff at KY juvenile jail forced autistic teen to stay in flooded cell, mocked him

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Staff at KY juvenile jail forced autistic teen to stay in flooded cell, mocked him

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Who’s in. Who’s out. Lexington council will have 7 new council members come January

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Linda Gorton wins third term as Lexington mayor. Why it’s historic.

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Fayette Circuit judge wins bid to join Kentucky Court of Appeals

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Obama endorses Charles Booker in KY’s Senate race; Andy Barr has Trump backing

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Obama endorses Charles Booker in KY’s Senate race; Andy Barr has Trump backing

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Kentucky AG drops appeal over Lexington judge impeachment, but says he does not ‘concede’

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Kentucky AG drops appeal over Lexington judge impeachment, but says he does not ‘concede’

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Incumbent Adrielle Camuel, Republican Hannah Beth Rivera face off in KY House District 93

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Incumbent Adrielle Camuel, Republican Hannah Beth Rivera face off in KY House District 93

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Seeing long lines for Lexington early voting? Turnout close to a presidential election year

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Lewd comments, use of force, cursing: KY juvenile justice guard suspended over and over again

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For Pope’s Cats, a promising start. But Kansas will be UK’s early measuring stick

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Lexington, KY election results: See vote tallies for mayor, city council

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Councilman James Brown becomes Lexington’s new vice mayor in historic win.

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Lexington Mexican restaurant reopens after 2 weeks. Why health department shut it down

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