Kentucky
U.S. Senate
22 candidatesContested
What's on the ballot in Kentucky?
Kentucky's next election is November 3, 2026 (Kentucky 2026 general election). 107 races across 3 offices are on the ballot in Kentucky.
Kentucky 2026 general election
November 3, 2026
Races by office
U.S. Senate races
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U.S. House, District 1
4 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 2
7 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 3
5 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 4
12 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 5
10 candidatesContested
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U.S. House, District 6
15 candidatesContested
State House races
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State House, District 1
1 candidate
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State House, District 10
1 candidate
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State House, District 100
1 candidate
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State House, District 11
1 candidate
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State House, District 12
1 candidate
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State House, District 13
1 candidate
Recent Kentucky coverage
News · KY
Kentucky lawmakers reject cigarette tax increase
Economy and jobsKentucky lawmakers turned down a proposal to raise the state tax on cigarettes.
The Ballot Kentucky News DeskOct 3, 2026
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
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’s 2026 election includes Senate and six House races
Elections and votingKentucky 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
Candidate profile · KY
Donald Ray Wenzel: Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate
Elections and votingRepublican Donald Ray Wenzel is among 22 candidates in Kentucky’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Kentucky News DeskSep 25, 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
News · KY
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
News · KY
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin ordered released from jail
Elections and votingA 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
Candidate profile · KY
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
Coleman files brief in Kentucky in-state tuition case
EducationColeman has submitted written legal arguments in a Kentucky court case involving in-state tuition.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy 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
News · KY
Kentucky appeals court orders Matt Bevin released from jail
Elections and votingThe 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