The Lexington Herald-Leader makes the following endorsements in 2022 Primary Election

Here at the Herald-Leader, we believe in the tradition of candidate endorsements enhances interest and participation in the civic process, whether readers agree with the newspaper’s recommendations or not. The paper has unusual access to candidates and their backgrounds, and considers part of its responsibility to help citizens sort through campaign issues and rhetoric. An endorsement represents the consensus of the editorial board. The decisions have no connection to the news coverage of political races and is wholly separate from journalists who cover those races.

In the 2022 primary, we made the following endorsements:

For Lexington Mayor: Linda Gorton.

“Her calm and effective leadership is an easy pick for the Herald-Leader’s endorsement as she seeks a second term,” we wrote. “She helped Lexington weather the COVID pandemic, and her future plans show innovative ideas for our city as it moves into the future.

“There are flashier candidates out there, but they lack the track record, the temperament and the solid plans for Lexington that Gorton has demonstrated. She deserves your vote.”

Two candidates will move on the General Election, and our second choice would be Adrian Wallace.

For At-Large members of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council: James Brown, Dan Wu, and Chuck Ellinger.

James Brown is a savvy and experienced member of council who knows how to work with people and get things done. Dan Wu is a political newcomer with fresh new ideas for moving Lexington forward. Chuck Ellinger brings years of knowledge in the intricacies of Lexington’s budget and made a courageous political choice to support the ban on no knock warrants.

For Fayette County Attorney: Angela Evans

Larry Roberts has served this county well for many years, but it’s time for fresh thinking in criminal justice. We have been disappointed in his attitude and actions towards Lexington’s Black Lives Matter protesters for the past two years. Angela Evans promises a county attorney’s office that is more transparent, more accountable and more in tune with our country’s racial reckoning.