2026 Kentucky Primary Election

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Tyler Morton is from Lexington, Kentucky. He attended the University of Kentucky and Eastern Kentucky University. He has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Philosophy from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He lives in the Green Acres neighborhood.

Tyler Morton is currently a member of the Lexington City Council representing District 1. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term.

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Tyler is currently a member of the Lexington City Council representing District 1. He was elected in 2024 and is serving his first term.

For Candidate Tyler Morton on Issue Transportation & Infrastructure: Commits to working with Lextran and stakeholders to address public transportation challenges, enhance bike lanes, add bicycle facilities, and create safer roadways for cyclists and pedestrians.

Commits to working with Lextran and stakeholders to address public transportation challenges, enhance bike lanes, add bicycle facilities, and create safer roadways for cyclists and pedestrians.

- Commits to working with Lextran and stakeholders to address public transportation challenges, enhance bike lanes, add bicycle facilities, and create safer roadways for cyclists and pedestrians.

Transportation & Infrastructure

As of March 25, 2026, Tyler Morton did not have a website or any information online.

Taxes

Supports the creation of affordable housing programs, investment in homeownership initiatives for underserved communities, and a data-driven approach to housing expansion in Lexington.

- Supports the creation of affordable housing programs, investment in homeownership initiatives for underserved communities, and a data-driven approach to housing expansion in Lexington.

Housing & Urban Development

Commits to being an accessible leader who listens to constituents and keeps neighborhoods informed about proposed developments.

Supports building a responsible, equitable, data-driven process for expansion and ensuring constant investment in the 1st District.

- Commits to being an accessible leader who listens to constituents and keeps neighborhoods informed about proposed developments.
- Supports building a responsible, equitable, data-driven process for expansion and ensuring constant investment in the 1st District.

Public Services

Public Safety

For Candidate Tyler Morton on Issue economy: Plans to work with local officials and partners to create a plan for recruiting businesses and training centers to generate job opportunities and revenue for Lexington.

Plans to work with local officials and partners to create a plan for recruiting businesses and training centers to generate job opportunities and revenue for Lexington.

Plans to work with stakeholders to revitalize vacant commercial properties, exploring multi-use solutions while respecting community character.

Supports policies to preserve agricultural industries, rural land, and natural resources.

- Plans to work with local officials and partners to create a plan for recruiting businesses and training centers to generate job opportunities and revenue for Lexington.
- Plans to work with stakeholders to revitalize vacant commercial properties, exploring multi-use solutions while respecting community character.
- Supports policies to preserve agricultural industries, rural land, and natural resources.

Economy

Education

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As of March 25, 2026, Tyler Morton’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- Urban county council members make up the legislative body of the Lexington-Fayette County government and are responsible for the public's health, safety, and welfare. Its legislative duties include enacting ordinances, levying taxes, and adopting a budget. 
- The city council has the authority to investigate all activities of the city government and its employees. 
- The urban county council has 12 district council members and three at-large council members. 
- Council members voted to represent a single district serve two-year terms and those voted at-large serve four-year terms. Elections take place in even-numbered years. 

Passes laws and regulations for your urban county.

Lexington Urban County Council Member, District 1

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