Candidate profile · KY
Candidate profile: Joel Willett
Elections and votingDemocrat Joel Willett is running in Kentucky’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskOct 2, 2026
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The Ballot Kentucky Desk
Nonpartisan election coverage for Kentucky
The Ballot Kentucky Desk tracks who is running in Kentucky, where each candidate stands on the issues, and the key dates on the ballot. Every story is sourced to public records: FEC filings, Open States, Congress.gov, and state election offices. The desk does not endorse candidates or parties.
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Candidate profile · KY
Candidate profile: Bowman J Jay in Kentucky’s 6th District
Elections and votingBowman J Jay, listed with the designation NNE, is running in Kentucky’s contested 6th District U.S. House election.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 28, 2026
News · KY
Kentucky Supreme Court to hear fight over parole change
Public safetyThe justices will consider whether a 2024 law requiring more prison time before parole eligibility can apply to people convicted earlier.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 25, 2026
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ABC projects Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary
Elections and votingTrump-backed Gallrein defeated Massie in Kentucky’s Republican primary, ABC News projects, with official certification a separate step.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 21, 2026
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Candidate profile: Monica Dean in Kentucky’s 4th District
Elections and votingDemocrat Monica Dean is among 10 candidates in Kentucky’s 4th District race in the 2026 general election.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 19, 2026
News · KY
Appeals court action releases Matt Bevin from jail
Elections and votingFormer Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin is out of jail following action by a court of appeals in his case.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 18, 2026
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Former Gov. Matt Bevin ordered released from Louisville jail
Elections and votingThe order directs that former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin be released from a Louisville jail.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 17, 2026
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Beshear launches Kentucky medical debt relief program
Health careThe program is expected to eliminate about in medical debt for more than 130,000 Kentucky residents.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 16, 2026
News · KY
Comer measure supporting Paducah youth club becomes law
Elections and votingLegislation advanced by Congressman Comer to support the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club has completed the federal lawmaking process.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 14, 2026
Candidate profile · KY
Candidate profile: Michael James Faris
Elections and votingRepublican Michael James Faris is running in Kentucky’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 12, 2026
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Candidate profile: Cherlynn Stevenson
Elections and votingCherlynn Stevenson is a Democrat in the contested 2026 general election for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 10, 2026
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Candidate profile: Michael Faris in Kentucky’s Senate race
Elections and votingMichael Faris is a Republican candidate in Kentucky’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 9, 2026
Candidate profile · KY
Steve Mr. Shannon runs for Kentucky’s 6th District
Elections and votingRepublican Steve Mr. Shannon is one of 15 candidates listed in Kentucky’s 2026 race for the 6th Congressional District.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 7, 2026
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Candidate profile: James D Duncan
Elections and votingRepublican James D Duncan is running in Kentucky’s contested U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 1, 2026
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Adam Perez Arquette: Kentucky 6th District candidate
Elections and votingRepublican Adam Perez Arquette is among 15 candidates in Kentucky’s contested 6th District U.S. House race.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskAug 29, 2026