Elections and voting in Kentucky: where the candidates stand

Elections and voting in Kentucky: 0 recorded candidate positions and 24 articles, alongside 107 races on the Kentucky ballot.

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Candidate profile: Joel Willett

Elections and voting

Democrat 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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Candidate profile: Bowman J Jay in Kentucky’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Bowman 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

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Kentucky’s 2026 election includes Senate and six House races

Elections and voting

Kentucky voters will choose a U.S. senator and representatives for all six congressional districts on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 27, 2026

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Donald Ray Wenzel: Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate

Elections and voting

Republican Donald Ray Wenzel is among 22 candidates in Kentucky’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.

The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 25, 2026

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ABC projects Gallrein defeats Massie in Kentucky GOP primary

Elections and voting

Trump-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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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin ordered released from jail

Elections and voting

A release order directs that Bevin’s custody end, though it does not by itself confirm that he has left the jail.

The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 20, 2026

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Candidate profile: Monica Dean in Kentucky’s 4th District

Elections and voting

Democrat Monica Dean is among 10 candidates in Kentucky’s 4th District race in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 19, 2026

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Appeals court action releases Matt Bevin from jail

Elections and voting

Former 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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Kentucky appeals court orders Matt Bevin released from jail

Elections and voting

The Kentucky Court of Appeals ordered former Gov. Matt Bevin released from jail, a development not directly tied to an election or candidate race.

The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 17, 2026

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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin released from jail early

Elections and voting

The former governor’s release concerns his custody status and is not directly tied to a Kentucky election or candidate race.

The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 17, 2026

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Former Gov. Matt Bevin ordered released from Louisville jail

Elections and voting

The order directs that former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin be released from a Louisville jail.

The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 17, 2026

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Comer measure supporting Paducah youth club becomes law

Elections and voting

Legislation 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

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Vincent Anthony Thompson: Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate

Elections and voting

Thompson is a Democrat in Kentucky’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race, with the general election set for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 12, 2026

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Candidate profile: Michael James Faris

Elections and voting

Republican 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 voting

Cherlynn 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: Ryan Dotson in Kentucky’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Republican Ryan Dotson is running for Kentucky’s 6th District U.S. House seat in the 2026 general election.

The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 10, 2026

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Candidate profile: Michael Faris in Kentucky’s Senate race

Elections and voting

Michael Faris is a Republican candidate in Kentucky’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3.

The Ballot Kentucky DeskSep 9, 2026

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Candidate profile: Melissa Claire Strange in Kentucky’s 4th

Elections and voting

Strange is a Democrat in the 10-candidate KY-4 contest connected to Kentucky’s Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 8, 2026

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Steve Mr. Shannon runs for Kentucky’s 6th District

Elections and voting

Republican 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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Garland Andy Barr profile: Kentucky’s 6th District race

Elections and voting

Republican incumbent Garland Andy Barr is one of 15 candidates in Kentucky’s contested 6th District general election.

The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskSep 3, 2026

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Candidate profile: Dale Romans in Kentucky’s 2026 Senate race

Elections and voting

Dale Romans is a Democrat running in Kentucky’s contested U.S. Senate election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 2, 2026

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Candidate profile: James D Duncan

Elections and voting

Republican 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 voting

Republican Adam Perez Arquette is among 15 candidates in Kentucky’s contested 6th District U.S. House race.

The Ballot Kentucky DeskAug 29, 2026

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Jared Randall: Candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky

Elections and voting

Democrat Jared Randall is running in Kentucky’s contested U.S. Senate election, scheduled for Nov. 3, 2026.

The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskAug 28, 2026