2026 Kentucky elections

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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. 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]

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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. [2]

Kentucky House of Representatives

All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives will be up for election in 2026. [2]

Kentucky Supreme Court

2026 Kentucky Supreme Court 3rd district election
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Candidate Debra H. Lambert
Incumbent Justice

Debra H. Lambert



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Current districts of the 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. [2]

Kentucky Court of Appeals

Two special elections will be held for seats on the Kentucky Court of Appeals caused by the election of 5th district judge Pamela R. Goodwine to the supreme court in 2024, and the resignation of 3rd district judge James Lambert in 2026.

Other judicial elections

All judges of the Kentucky District Courts will be elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms. [2]

Local offices

County officers

All county officials will be elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices include the County Judge/Executive, the Fiscal Court (Magistrates and/or Commissioners), County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff. [2]

Mayors

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 those in Louisville and in Lexington.

City councils

Each incorporated city will elect its council members to a two-year term. [2]

School boards

Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2026. [2]

Louisville Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2026. [2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "2026 Kentucky Election Calendar" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved September 27, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved March 4, 2025.
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