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Kentucky

Your complete guide to Kentucky government, representatives, voting, and how to get involved.

6
U.S. House Seats
May 19
2026 Primary
146
Elected Officials
McConnell
Senate Race 2026

State Government

Governor

A
Andy BeshearDemocratic

Since 2019

Legislature

TypeHybrid
StatusIn Session

First Tuesday after first Monday in January – 60 legislative days (odd); 30 days (even)

Partisan Composition

Senate38 seats
D: 6R: 32
House of Representatives100 seats
D: 20R: 80

Public Comment Available

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Voting & Elections

Voting Rules

Registration Deadline29 days before election
Early VotingYes
Same-Day RegistrationNo
No-Excuse AbsenteeYes
Online RegistrationYes
Voter ID RequirementNon-photo ID accepted

2026 Election Dates

Primary ElectionMay 19, 2026
General ElectionNovember 3, 2026

2026 Senate Race

Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnellRepublicanUp for Re-election

U.S. Senator (senior)

Class 2 seat · Primary: May 19, 2026

Federal Delegation

U.S. Senators (2)

Mitch McConnell
Mitch McConnellRepublicanUp in 2026

U.S. Senator (senior)

Rand Paul
Rand PaulRepublican

U.S. Senator (junior)

U.S. Representatives (6)

James Comer
James ComerRepublican

U.S. Representative (KY-1)

Brett Guthrie
Brett GuthrieRepublican

U.S. Representative (KY-2)

Morgan McGarvey

U.S. Representative (KY-3)

Thomas Massie
Thomas MassieRepublican

U.S. Representative (KY-4)

Harold Rogers
Harold RogersRepublican

U.S. Representative (KY-5)

Andy Barr
Andy BarrRepublican

U.S. Representative (KY-6)

Trending Issues in Kentucky

What constituents in Kentucky are writing about

Federal Spending in Kentucky

State Legislature

Senate (38 total)

Aaron Reed
Aaron ReedRepublican

State Senator, District 7

Amanda Bledsoe
Amanda BledsoeRepublican

State Senator, District 12

Brandon Smith
Brandon SmithRepublican

State Senator, District 30

Brandon Storm
Brandon StormRepublican

State Senator, District 21

Cassie Armstrong
Cassie ArmstrongDemocratic

State Senator, District 19

House of Representatives (100 total)

Aaron Thompson
Aaron ThompsonRepublican

State Representative, District 98

Adam Bowling
Adam BowlingRepublican

State Representative, District 87

Adam Moore
Adam MooreDemocratic

State Representative, District 45

Adrielle Camuel
Adrielle CamuelDemocratic

State Representative, District 93

Al Gentry
Al GentryDemocratic

State Representative, District 46

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