These are the general-election candidates on Kentucky's ballot for November 3, 2026, by office and party, following the state's primary. This guide covers statewide offices and U.S. House races. It is nonpartisan and factual. See the Kentucky 2026 overview for the fuller picture.
U.S. Senate
Charles Booker Democratic
Andy Barr Republican
Christopher Campbell Kentucky
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
U.S. House, District 1
James Comer RepublicanIncumbent
Drew Williams Democratic
U.S. House, District 2
Brett Guthrie RepublicanIncumbent
Megan Wingfield Democratic
Thomas Loecken Independent
U.S. House, District 3
Morgan McGarvey DemocraticIncumbent
Maria Rodriguez Republican
U.S. House, District 4
Melissa Strange Democratic
Ed Gallrein Republican
Jeremy Todd Libertarian
U.S. House, District 5
Hal Rogers RepublicanIncumbent
Ned Pillersdorf Democratic
Gerardo Serrano Independent
Mikel Wein Independent
U.S. House, District 6
Zach Dembo Democratic
Ralph Alvarado Republican
Pete Lynch Kentucky
Jay Bowman Independent
Open seat, no incumbent is running.
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Also on the Kentucky ballot
Beyond the statewide and congressional races above, Kentucky voters also decide state legislative races and county and municipal offices, which appear on local ballots, along with any statewide ballot measures.
How to vote in Kentucky
The general election is November 3, 2026. On Election Day, polls in Kentucky are open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST (CST in parts of the state). Confirm your registration, polling place, and mail-ballot options at Vote.org and your state election office. Getting your supporters to turn out is what decides the closest races.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in Kentucky in 2026?
U.S. Senate: Charles Booker (Democratic), Andy Barr (Republican), Christopher Campbell (Kentucky). Every voter also decides state legislative and local races on their ballot.
What time do polls open and close in Kentucky on Election Day?
On Election Day, polls in Kentucky are open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST (CST in parts of the state).
When is the Kentucky election in 2026?
The general election is November 3, 2026, following the state's 2026 primary.
Candidate information reflects the general-election ballot as of the date above, drawn from nonpartisan sources including The Green Papers and state election authorities. Verify the final ballot with your local election office.
Keep reading: Kentucky 2026 elections and the 2026 midterms are a turnout election.