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<p>This special Campaign Fundraiser is an opportunity to come together, honor the rich cultures and contributions of the AAPI community, and continue building a stronger, more inclusive Lexington. Your support helps move our city forward—Lexington Deserves More!</p><p><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rcarter-may4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Every Gift Matters.</strong></a></p><p></p>

<h4>Campaign Fundraiser hosted by Joanna Sherrow</h4>

<p>Join us for an exciting evening supporting Raquel E. Carter for Lexington Mayor as we celebrate leadership, community, and Asian American &amp; Pacific Islander Heritage Month!</p>

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<p>Held at Grounded All Day Cafe, this event offers a chance to connect with fellow supporters, engage with Raquel’s vision for the city, and play a meaningful role in shaping Lexington’s future. Whether you're a longtime advocate or just getting involved, your presence and support will help power the campaign forward in these critical final weeks.</p>

<h4>REALTORS for Raquel</h4>

<p>Join us for <strong>REALTORS for Raquel</strong>, a special fundraising event in support of Raquel E. Carter’s campaign for Mayor of Lexington.</p>

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<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">​Our City. Our Voice.</strong></span></p><p>​Join the Lexington Urban League Young Professionals for a moderated mayoral candidate forum in partnership with the <strong>National Association of Real Estate Brokers</strong> and <strong>The Historic Lyric Theatre</strong>.</p><p></p><p><a href="https://luma.com/3ueqzn65?fbclid=IwY2xjawRDh6NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWQmRnSEU1VGRyTzdDeGRvc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHr2qvgawdaWN-Zw9iSnxQoHxiMfRzfg-r2kY1cCk0kd91_RAjrACOWYEpr06_aem_OIHgp--hay6cwbI-vpFGCw&amp;utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">RSVP</a></p>

<h4>Our City. Our Voice Mayoral Forum</h4>

Join the Lexington Urban League Young Professionals for a moderated mayoral candidate forum in partnership with the National Association of Real Estate Brokers and The Historic Lyric Theatre.

Our City. Our Voice.

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Our City. Our Voice.</strong></span></p><p>​Join the Lexington Urban League Young Professionals for a moderated mayoral candidate forum in partnership with the <strong>National Association of Real Estate Brokers</strong> and <strong>The Historic Lyric Theatre</strong>.</p>

Our City. Our Voice Mayoral Forum

<p>We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers to walk alongside <span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>Raquel</strong></span> in Lexington's Fourth of July Parade, help distribute campaign materials, wave to parade attendees, and represent a campaign that believes <strong>Lexington Deserves More</strong>.</p><p>This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow supporters, engage with our community, and help spread the message of fresh leadership for Lexington.</p><p>RSVP will be reserved for the first 50 people.</p>

<h4>Fourth of July Parade</h4>

<p>Join us as we celebrate Independence Day and showcase the energy, excitement, and vision behind <strong>Raquel E. Carter for Lexington Mayor</strong>!</p>

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<h2>Lexington Deserves more JOBS.</h2>

<h2>Lexington Deserves more HOMES.</h2>

<p>“Linda Gorton is in a vulnerable position as voters consider what they want in their next mayor,” said</p><p>Celinda Lake of Lake Research Partners.<strong> </strong></p>

<h4>New Poll: Lexington Voters Lose Confidence in Linda Gorton as Raquel Carter Ties Race</h4>

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<h4>Working Families Continue to Rally Behind Raquel Carter for Mayor of Lexington</h4>

<p>Come connect, share your voice, and hear Raquel’s vision for a stronger, more inclusive Lexington. This is a great opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation and be part of the movement for change—because Lexington Deserves More!</p><p><span style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);"><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/rcarter-may6" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text);">Every Gift Matters.</strong></a></span></p>

<h4>Meet & Greet hosted by Rachel Crabtree</h4>

<p>Join us for a special Meet &amp; Greet with Raquel E. Carter for Lexington Mayor, graciously hosted by Rachel Crabtree!</p>

Meet & Greet hosted by Rachel Crabtree

<h2>Lexington Deserves more INVESTMENT.</h2>

<p>Linda Gorton's record on FLOCK cameras is clear. She brought FLOCK cameras to Lexington, quadrupled the number, and has routinely praised their use. Now she's changing her tune to try to win an election.</p>

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<h4>Valvoline Global Headquarters Relocation a Major Loss for Lexington</h4>

<h2>Lexington Deserves More OPPORTUNITY.</h2>

<p>KENTUCKY — On this week’s “In Focus Kentucky” program, candidate for Lexington Mayor Raquel Carter joins the program.</p><p>...</p><p>During this segment, Carter makes her case for why voters should elect her in November to be the next mayor of Lexington.</p>

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<h4>In Focus: Raquel Carter outlines her vision for Lexington's future</h4>

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<h4>Meet &amp; Greet<br>Hosted by Rock Daniels</h4>

<p>This is a great opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee, meet Raquel, and hear firsthand about her vision for our city. As we get closer to Election Day, your support and engagement matter more than ever.</p>

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<h4>Day of Action</h4>

<p>Join us for a Day of Action with Raquel E. Carter for Mayor! This is your chance to be part of the movement as we connect with neighbors, share our vision, and build momentum across Lexington.</p>

<p>In a live conversation on WUKY's Third Cup, Carter discussed her background in real estate and civic leadership, her plans to address Lexington's housing crisis, data centers, public safety, and the city's ice storm response.</p>

<h4>Mayoral candidate Raquel Carter makes case for change in Lexington leadership</h4>

<p>LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The two candidates in the Lexington mayoral race have different perspectives on where the race stands.</p><p>Mayoral candidate Raquel Carter released the results of an internal poll that claims the race is in a statistical tie.</p><p>The poll, conducted by Lake Search Partners and paid for by Carter’s campaign, says that on first ask, voters chose Gorton 39% to Carter’s 34%, with a margin of error of ± 4.9%. 20% of those polled were undecided.</p><p><a href="https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/01/carters-campaign-releases-internal-lexington-mayoral-poll-gorton-disputes-results/">https://www.wkyt.com/2026/09/01/carters-campaign-releases-internal-lexington-mayoral-poll-gorton-disputes-results/</a></p>

<p><span style="color: var(--color-text-accent-primary); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text-accent-primary);"><strong>WKYT</strong></span> - "Mayoral candidate Raquel Carter released the results of an internal poll that claims the race is in a statistical tie."</p>

<h4>Carter’s campaign releases internal Lexington mayoral poll</h4>

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