A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 3, 2026. The primary election for all offices was held on May 19, 2026. The last day to register to vote in the primary election was April 20 and the last day to register to vote in the general election is October 5.[1]
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Federal offices
editUnited States Senate
editIncumbent Republican senator Mitch McConnell, first elected in 1984, is not seeking reelection.
United States House of Representatives
editKentucky has six congressional districts, which elected five Republicans and one Democrat in 2024.
State offices
editKentucky Senate
editThe 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
editAll 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives will be up for election in 2026.[2]
Kentucky Supreme Court
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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
editTwo 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
editAll judges of the Kentucky District Courts will be elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.[2]
Local offices
editCounty officers
editAll 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
editMayors 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
editEach incorporated city will elect its council members to a two-year term.[2]
School boards
editLocal school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2026.[2]
Louisville Metro Council
editThe Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2026.[2]
Ballot measures
editOne constitutional amendment has been proposed by the Kentucky General Assembly to be voted on in the general election.
Gubernatorial pardons amendment
editIf enacted, the amendment would prohibit the governor of Kentucky from granting pardons beginning 60 days before the end of their term in office.