Raquel Carter speaks after conceding Lexington mayor's race

What did you learn throughout this time? I learned that Lexington is a great place, that we have so much that we can do, and so many people that want to do it together. And the work will continue. This isn't the end, but just the beginning. This is your first time running for an office, but you've gained a lot of votes. What does that show about your supporters and how it shows that people might want change? Yeah, and I don't think it had anything to do just with me. I think it's just that Lexington is ready to move forward. We're ready for better things, and we'll be able to do that. In whatever format I'm able to do that, I will continue to push Lexington forward and be of service and add value wherever I can. Going back to your real estate business, I'm sure you learned a lot about the housing and everything in Lexington. Is there stuff that you learned throughout this time that you'll take back with you to your business? Well, you know, I've been in real estate for years. I've been involved in the community for years. We'll just continue to do those things. I will continue to be civically engaged and focused on things like housing, on our basic infrastructure, and on any way that we can reflect on that role. Okay.