2026 Kentucky General Election

Alex CARTER

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After serving as Mayor Pro-Tempore for two terms, Carter assumed office in 2023.

He is a Nicholasville native, attended West Jessamine High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance and Economics from the University of Kentucky before beginning his career in commercial real estate. He served on the Nicholasville Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments before becoming a Commissioner.

Mayor Alex Carter

Alex Carter is a Nicholasville native. He attended West Jessamine High School and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance and economics from the University of Kentucky.

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Alex Carter began his career in commercial real estate.

Mayor Alex Carter
The City of Nicholasville, where we share the good life.

After serving as Mayor Pro-Tempore for two terms, Carter assumed office in 2023.

He is a Nicholasville native, attended West Jessamine High School, and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance and Economics from the University of Kentucky before beginning his career in commercial real estate. He served on the Nicholasville Planning & Zoning Board of Adjustments before becoming a Commissioner.

Alex assumed office as mayor of Nicholasville in 2023.

As of October 6, 2026, Alex CARTER’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Housing & Urban Development

Mayor Carter shared several priorities for the coming years:

- Construction of Fire Station #5 on the city’s west side
- Continued investment in public safety equipment and staffing
- Expanding recreation facilities and park amenities
- Supporting responsible, balanced growth that preserves the city’s small-town character

City Notes - Mayor Alex Carter Shares Vision for Nicholasville's Future

Prioritizes construction of Fire Station #5 on Nicholasville’s west side.

Prioritizes continued investment in public-safety equipment and staffing.

- Prioritizes construction of Fire Station #5 on Nicholasville’s west side.
- Prioritizes continued investment in public-safety equipment and staffing.

Public Safety

Prioritizes expanding recreation facilities and park amenities.

- Prioritizes expanding recreation facilities and park amenities.

Public Services

Prioritizes wastewater-treatment capacity to support future residential and commercial development.

To support the city’s expansion, Nicholasville completed a major upgrade to its wastewater treatment plant in 2024, effectively doubling capacity. This long-term investment ensures that infrastructure can meet the demands of future residential and commercial development.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Economy

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- The duties of the mayor depend on the type of government within the city, 
- If the city has a mayor-council form of government, the mayor is responsible for the executive and administrative functions of the government. They oversee all city departments, but cannot vote in most council matters. 
- If the city has a mayor-aldermen form of government, the mayor is responsible for executing and enforcing local and state laws. The mayor may appoint city officials with approval from the aldermen. 
- If the city has a mayor-commission form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is responsible for executing all decisions reached by the commission. 
- If the city has a city manager form of government, the mayor presides over the city commissioners and can vote within the commission. The mayor is recognized as the head of the city department but does not have any regular administrative duties. 
- City mayors are elected during general elections for a four-year term. Most cities in Kentucky hold nonpartisan elections for mayor. 