2010 Lexington, Kentucky mayoral election
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The 2010 Lexington, Kentucky mayoral election was held on November 2, 2010. The primary election was held on May 18, with the top two candidates advancing to the general election.
Incumbent mayor Jim Newberry, who was elected in 2006, was defeated for reelection by councilman Jim Gray. Mayoral elections in Lexington are nonpartisan; both Newberry and Gray were members of the Democratic Party.
Candidates
Advanced to general election
- Jim Gray, at-large member of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council (2007–2011)
- Jim Newberry, incumbent mayor
Eliminated in primary
- Skip Horine
- Teresa Isaac, former mayor (2003–2007)
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jim Newberry (incumbent) | 21,648 | 43.68 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Gray | 17,703 | 35.72 | |
| Nonpartisan | Teresa Ann Isaac | 8,216 | 16.58 | |
| Nonpartisan | Skip Horine | 1,997 | 4.03 | |
| Total votes | 49,564 | 100.0 | ||
General election
Endorsements
Jim Gray
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Jim Gray | 42,856 | 53.28 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jim Newberry (incumbent) | 37,560 | 46.70 | |
| Write-in | Will McGinnis | 19 | 0.02 | |
| Total votes | 80,435 | 100.0 | ||
References
- ↑ Fayette County Clerk. "2010 Fayette County Primary Election Results". fayettecountyclerk.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
- ↑ Andy Mead (October 13, 2010). "Gray gets former mayor's endorsement". The Lexington Herald-Leader. p. A1.
- ↑ Editorial Board (October 24, 2010). "Jim Gray for mayor: Challenger brings vision, skills Lexington needs to prosper". The Lexington Herald-Leader. p. D1.
- ↑ Fayette County Clerk. "2010 Fayette County General Election Results". fayettecountyclerk.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved July 28, 2025.
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