2026 Kentucky candidates
The following candidates ran for office in the Kentucky May 19, 2026 election. You can click on any of the offices below to learn more about the candidates running.
You can also find a personalized list of candidates that will be on your ballot by clicking here.
Kentucky State Senator, District 8, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 8, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 10, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 12, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 12, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 10, Republican Primary
2 candidates
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 16, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 14, Republican Primary
7 candidates
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 20, Democratic Primary
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.
Kentucky State Senator, District 18, Republican Primary
1 candidate
Your representative and state lawmaker in the Kentucky Senate.