Senate · Kentucky
Open — Mitch McConnell (R) retiring
D
Charles Booker
DEM · Former state representative
R
Andy Barr
REP · U.S. Representative
No recent public polls · No polls logged
No recent public poll logged. · Sabato: Safe R
Kentucky 2026 elections
Kentucky votes for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026, along with its U.S. House seats.
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2026 results in Kentucky · unofficial
Kentucky Senate
✓ Winner: Andy Barr (R)Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET
Andy Barr Republican ✓55.0%
Charles Booker Democrat42.9%
Andy Barr won by 12.1 points · called by Fox News at Nov 3, 8:51 PM ET
Lead at Nov 3, 8:43 PM ET: R +9.1 (56% counted) → now R +12.1
Unofficial results. Vote shares and calls from the Fox News Decision Desk results page ↗; this site does not project winners. Certified results come from the state election office.
U.S. House (6 seats): 2 D · 4 R
| District | Winner / leader | Vote % | Counted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY-1 | James Comer R · incumbent · vs John Williams (D) | 67.6–32.4R +35.2 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| KY-2 | S. Guthrie R · incumbent · vs Megan Wingfield (D) | 62.8–35.1R +27.7 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| KY-3 | Morgan McGarvey D · incumbent · vs Maria Rodriguez (R) | 70.3–29.7D +40.7 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| KY-4 | Ed Gallrein R · vs Melissa Strange (D) | 54.2–40.9R +13.4 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| KY-5 | Hal Rogers R · incumbent · vs Ned Pillersdorf (D) | 71.2–25.4R +45.8 | 99% | ✓ Called |
| KY-6 | Zach Dembo D · vs Ralph Alvarado (R) | 52.7–43.3D +9.4 | 99% | ✓ Called Flipped |
Senate and governor calls: Fox News Decision Desk. House calls: The Associated Press, as shown by Fox News. Updated Nov 12, 12:19 PM ET. All 435 House districts →
Tracked Senate and governor races
Solid R
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Voting in Kentucky
Election Day: . Confirm your registration, deadlines, voting options, polling location and sample ballot with official sources.
Register / check registration ↗Official Kentucky registration information.State / local election authority ↗Official source for election procedures and updates.
Verified deadlines
- Voter registration deadline (online by 4 p.m.; mail postmarked): · online or mail · Official source ↗
- Online request for a mail absentee ballot closes: · online portal (closes) · Official source ↗Portal closes at 11:59 p.m.
- Excused in-person absentee voting: · in person through October 28, 2026 · Official source ↗Business days only, for voters who qualify for an excuse.
- No-excuse early in-person voting: · in person through October 31, 2026 · Official source ↗
- Mail absentee ballot must arrive: · mail · must be received by this date · Official source ↗County clerk must receive it before 6 p.m. local time.
Not verified in this guide: In-person registration deadline.
Sources checked 2026-10-07. Election rules and deadlines can change; confirm details with the authority.
Registration deadlines and early voting dates for every state →
Kentucky election guide
What Kentucky voters decide on November 3, 2026
Kentucky U.S. Senate: Charles Booker (D, Former state representative) faces Andy Barr (R, U.S. Representative). Incumbent status: Open — Mitch McConnell (R) retiring. The seat is currently held by a Republican. The Cook Political Report rates the race Solid R and Sabato's Crystal Ball rates it Safe R. We have not logged a recent public poll for this race. Full race page →
Kentucky also elects all 6 of its U.S. House seats, which count toward the 218 needed for a House majority.
When polls close in Kentucky
Polls close at 6 p.m. ET (eastern) and 7 p.m. ET (rest) on Election Day. See every state on our poll closing times page.
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Questions people ask
What is on the ballot in Kentucky in 2026?
Kentucky votes for U.S. Senate on November 3, 2026, along with all 6 of its U.S. House seats and state and local offices.
When do polls close in Kentucky?
Polls in Kentucky close at 6 p.m. ET (eastern) and 7 p.m. ET (rest) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Anyone in line at closing time can still vote.
How do I register to vote in Kentucky?
Registration deadlines and rules differ by state. Use vote.gov to register in Kentucky or to find your state election office, which has official deadlines and polling places.