2026 Kentucky elections
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A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 3, 2026. The primary election for all offices will be held on May 19, 2026.
Federal offices
United States Senate
Incumbent Republican senator Mitch McConnell, first elected in 1984, is not seeking reelection.
United States House of Representatives
Kentucky has six congressional districts, which elected five Republicans and one Democrat in 2024.
State offices
Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2026, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) will be up for election.[1]
Kentucky House of Representatives
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives will be up for election in 2026.[1]
Kentucky Supreme Court
The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 3, held by incumbent justice Debra H. Lambert, is the only district up for election in 2026.[1]
Other judicial elections
All judges of the Kentucky District Courts will be elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.[1]
Local offices
County officers
All county officials will be elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices include the County Judge/Executive, Magistrates, Commissioners, County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff.[1]
Mayors
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]
City councils
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
School boards
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2026.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2026.[1]
