From Mayor to magistrate, Fayette County voters will find several local offices on their ballots during next week’s primary election, which takes place May 19th. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time.
Primary elections help narrow the field of candidates competing for a single office and decide who they’ll back in the general election, which in Kentucky is November 3rd this year. Primary voters often decide which candidates advance to the general election.
In Fayette County, there are nonpartisan primary races for Lexington’s Mayor, Council District 5, and District Court Judge. There are also several Democratic primary races for county offices, such as Judge-Executive and County Commissioner. You’ll only see those on your ballot if you’re a registered Democrat…