Kentucky · 2026 Midterms

What's on your Kentucky ballot

A clear, nonpartisan rundown of the candidates and races Kentucky voters will decide in the 2026 midterms, with where each candidate stands and how competitive the race is.

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U.S. Senate, Kentucky

Barr vs BookerProjected winner

Open seat after Sen. Mitch McConnell's retirement. Cook Political Report: Solid Republican.

Andy Barr Republican

U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 6th District since 2013

Heavy favoriterating · Cook: Solid R
  • EconomyPro-business, deregulation, focus on financial services policy
  • Foreign policyAdvance the America First agenda, hawkish on China
  • ImmigrationSupports stronger border enforcement
  • GovernmentClose ally of President Trump
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Charles Booker Democrat

Former state representative, 2022 Senate nominee

Underdograting · Cook: Solid R
  • HealthcareSupports Medicare for All
  • EconomyUniversal basic income, free public university tuition, anti-poverty focus
  • DemocracyProgressive populist running on bridging urban-rural divides
  • EducationTuition-free public college

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