Candidates for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council
Learn about candidates who have filed to run for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council.
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- View profileChris WoodallDistrict 10NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
- View profileChristopher ShaferNonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
- View profileWilliam OhmerNonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
- View profileJon LarsonDistrict 3NonpartisanHas taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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About Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council
About this position
- Office level
- County
- Election frequency
- Every 2 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 1 open seat
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Must be at least 18 years of age, a resident of the city for not less than 1 year prior to his or her election, a qualified voter in the city, and shall reside in the city throughout his term of office.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing Fee: $50. Petition Signature Requirement: 100.
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
- Where to file
- 162 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507
- Filing phone
- 859-253-3344
- Step 3
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