Who's running for State House in Kentucky (2026)
100 State House races are on the ballot in Kentucky, with 100 declared candidates tracked so far.
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Kentucky man indicted over alleged voting in elections
Elections and votingThe criminal case alleges that a convicted felon illegally cast ballots in multiple Kentucky elections.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskOct 24, 2026
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Bullitt County man indicted on voter fraud charges
Elections and votingA Bullitt County man faces voter fraud charges, but the case is not directly linked to a candidate, race or specific election.
The Ballot Kentucky News DeskOct 24, 2026
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Trump says he directed DOJ suit over Alaska Senate race
Elections and votingTrump said he ordered the Justice Department to bring a lawsuit concerning Alaska’s U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Kentucky DeskOct 24, 2026
Candidate profile · KY
Candidate profile: Ralph A Alvarado in Kentucky’s 6th
Elections and votingRepublican Ralph A Alvarado is among 15 candidates listed in Kentucky’s contested 6th District U.S. House race.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskOct 21, 2026
News · KY
Kentucky AG opens opioid abatement grant applications
Health careThe Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has opened the application process for an opioid abatement grant.
The Ballot Kentucky News DeskOct 20, 2026
News · KY
State senator backs amendment at Pulaski GOP event
Foreign policyA state senator promoted a proposed constitutional amendment tied to foreign policy during a Pulaski GOP gathering.
The Ballot Kentucky Policy DeskOct 18, 2026