Coverage of elections in Kentucky focuses on campaigns, polling, voting rights and final results. This includes the mechanics of the ballot process and the major races taking place across the state.
The House Oversight chairman was re-elected to represent Kentucky's First Congressional District and is expected to decide on a 2027 gubernatorial run by year's end.
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November 4, 2026
Coin Toss Decides Hanson Commissioner RaceTies and razor-thin margins decided multiple Kentucky city, mayor, and school board races on November 4, 2026.
November 4, 2026
Barr Wins Kentucky Senate Race, GOP Holds SupermajoritiesRepublicans retained supermajorities in both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly while Democrats gained two congressional seats.
November 4, 2026
Barr Holds Rally Before Kentucky Senate WinRepublican Andy Barr held a pre-election rally at London-Corbin Airport ahead of his unofficial victory over Democrat Charles Booker in the U.S. Senate race.
November 4, 2026
Hesterberg Wins Kentucky 95th House District SeatRepublican Tanner Hesterberg defeated Johnny Ray Turner to succeed Democrat Ashley Tackett Laferty in the Kentucky House.
November 4, 2026
Deneen Wins Second Term in Kentucky SenateRepublican Matt Deneen was re-elected to the Kentucky state Senate, with Steve Bratcher and Joseph Redmon also winning General Assembly seats.
November 4, 2026
Dembo Flips Kentucky 6th District House SeatDemocrat Zach Dembo defeats Republican Ralph Alvarado as Republican Andy Barr wins the U.S. Senate race in Kentucky.
November 4, 2026
Dietz Loses Kentucky House Seat to CurrinRepublican Stephanie Dietz was defeated for reelection in the 65th District, with Democrat Aaron Currin set to take the seat in January 2027.
November 4, 2026
Rogers Wins Kentucky's 5th District Congressional SeatRepublican incumbent Hal Rogers, serving since 1981, was projected winner over Democrat Ned Pillersdorf and two independents.
November 3, 2026
Kentucky Holds 2026 Midterms for Senate, HouseMitch McConnell's name will not appear on Kentucky's 2026 ballot as the state fills its open U.S. Senate seat and House races.
November 3, 2026
Kentucky Counts Midterm Votes Through County ReportsMurray State history professor Brian Clardy explains how Kentucky tallies midterm ballots and why early results remain unofficial.
Day to day, that means monitoring candidate announcements, campaign finance filings, polling trends and the outcomes of races. Reporting reaches from the capital to the rural counties where electoral decisions are finalized. Because Kentucky uses a mix of voting methods, legislative updates regarding access and security are a constant feature of the coverage. The influence of regional issues on statewide results often changes the focus of campaigns as the vote approaches.
