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Ageneral election will be held in theU.S. state ofKentucky on November 3, 2026. The primary election for all offices will be held on May 19, 2026. The last day to register to vote in the primary election is April 20 and the last day to register to vote in the general election is October 5.[1]
Incumbent Republican senatorMitch McConnell, first elected in 1984, is not seeking reelection.
Kentucky has six congressional districts, which elected five Republicans and one Democrat in 2024.
TheKentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2026, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) will be up for election.[2]
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives will be up for election in 2026.[2]
TheKentucky Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 3, held by incumbent justiceDebra H. Lambert, is the only district up for election in 2026.[2]
A special election will be held in the 5th district of theKentucky Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy caused bythe election of judgePamela R. Goodwine to the supreme court in 2024.
All judges of theKentucky District Courts will be elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.[2]
All county officials will be elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices include theCounty Judge/Executive, theFiscal Court (Magistrates and/or Commissioners), County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff.[2]
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[2] Cities with elections in 2026 include thosein Louisville andin Lexington.
Each incorporated city will elect its council members to a two-year term.[2]
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2026.[2]
TheLouisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2026.[2]
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