Kentucky elections, 2026
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This page provides information on the 2026 elections in Kentucky, including the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
Election dates
- See also: Kentucky election calendar
Statewide election dates in Kentucky are listed below. For more statewide dates, please see the statewide elections calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 19, 2026: Primary
November 3, 2026: General election
Offices on the ballot
| Kentucky elections, 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Office | Elections? | More information |
| U.S. Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| U.S. House | ✓ | Click here |
| Congress special election | — | — |
| Governor | — | — |
| Other state executive | — | — |
| State Senate | ✓ | Click here |
| State House | ✓ | Click here |
| Special state legislative | — | — |
| State Supreme Court | ✓ | Click here |
| Intermediate appellate courts | — | — |
| School boards | — | — |
| Municipal government | ✓ | Click here |
| Recalls | — | — |
| Ballot measures | — | — |
| Local ballot measures | — | — |
| All local elections by county | ||
Legend: ✓ election(s) / — no elections
Subject to Ballotpedia's scope
Noteworthy elections
Below is a list of races in this state that received in-depth coverage on Ballotpedia. Click the link below to learn about that race.
- Kentucky Supreme Court elections, 2026
- Kentucky's 4th Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)
- United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)
What's on your ballot?
- See also: Sample Ballot Lookup
List of candidates
The following table displays a list of candidates in Kentucky. The list does not include presidential candidates, and it may not include all candidates for local offices. Please click here to learn more about Ballotpedia's coverage scope.
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Independent | Candidacy Declared General | ||
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Independent | Candidacy Declared General |
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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John Hodgson | Republican | Candidacy Declared Primary | |
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Kentucky Party | Candidacy Declared General | ||
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= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
| candidate | office | party | status |
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Democratic | Candidacy Declared Primary | ||
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Frankfort Board of Commissioners 4 seats | Nonpartisan | Candidacy Declared Primary | |
Frankfort Board of Commissioners 4 seats | Nonpartisan | Candidacy Declared Primary | |
Frankfort Board of Commissioners 4 seats | Nonpartisan | Candidacy Declared Primary | |
Frankfort Board of Commissioners 4 seats | Nonpartisan | Candidacy Declared Primary | |
Frankfort Board of Commissioners 4 seats | Nonpartisan | Candidacy Declared Primary | |
Frankfort Board of Commissioners 4 seats | Nonpartisan | Candidacy Declared Primary | |
Frankfort Board of Commissioners 4 seats | Nonpartisan | Candidacy Declared Primary |
= candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.
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Footnotes
