2014 Lexington, Kentucky mayoral election

Lexington, Kentucky held nonpartisan elections for mayor and city council on November 4, 2014. The primary election took place on May 20, 2014, and the deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election had to file for candidacy before January 28, 2014. Urban development and crime were major issues that were brought up in the election that shaped the 2014 election cycle. It saw the reelection of incumbent mayor Jim Gray.

2014 Lexington, Kentucky mayoral election

May 20, 2014 (Primary) November 4, 2014 (General Election)

Candidate Jim Gray Anthany Beatty Sr. Danny Mayer Party Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Nonpartisan Primary 25,439 56.6% 17,033 37.9% 2,459 5.5% General Election 57,897 65.2% 30,854 34.8% Eliminated

Mayor before election Jim Gray Democratic Elected Mayor Jim Gray Democratic

Jim Gray defeated Anthany Beatty, Sr. to win his second term. He was also the first Lexington mayor in sixteen years to win a second term. The night Jim Gray won, he gave a speech at his election party telling his supporters that he was grateful for Lexington's strong support.

Primary Results

Candidate		Votes	%
Jim Gray (incumbent)		25,439	56.6%
Anthany Beatty, Sr.		17,033	37.9%
Danny Mayer		2,459	5.5%
Total votes		44,931	100%

General Election Results

Candidate		Votes	%
Jim Gray (incumbent)		57,897	65.2%
Anthany Beatty, Sr.		30,854	34.8%
Total votes		88,751	100%

References

Footnotes

Sources

• Musgrave, Beth. "Mayor Jim Gray Defeats Anthany Beatty to Win Second Term". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
• "Lexington, Kentucky Municipal Elections, 2014". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
• "Jim Gray (Kentucky)". Ballotpedia. Retrieved December 4, 2019.