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Primary Election

Election Date:May 19, 2026Register by:April 19, 2026
Current holder:Deb Fischer(Republican)

The 2026 Kentucky federal primary election will be held on May 19, 2026, to nominate candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Voters will select party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026.

About This Race

The 2026 Kentucky federal primary election will be held on May 19, 2026, to nominate candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. Voters will select party nominees who will advance to the general election in November 2026.

Candidates

Important Dates

Election Date
May 19, 2026
Registration Deadline
April 19, 2026
Early Voting Starts
May 6, 2026
Early Voting Ends
May 17, 2026

How to Vote

Kentucky voters can register online, by mail, or in person at their county clerk's office. On Election Day, polls are open from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time, and voters must present a valid photo ID such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID to cast their ballot.

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Incumbent
Republican

Deb Fischer

Senator

Biography

Republican U.S. Senator from Nebraska since 2013, former state senator focusing on agriculture and defense issues.

JM
Incumbent
Republican

Jerry Moran

Senator

Biography

Republican U.S. Senator from Kansas since 2011, former representative focusing on agriculture and tax policy.

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Incumbent
Republican

Joni Ernst

Senator

Biography

Republican U.S. Senator from Iowa since 2015, former state senator known for military service and fiscal conservatism.

PR
Incumbent
Republican

Pete Ricketts

U.S. Senate

Biography

Pete Ricketts is the former Governor of Nebraska (2015-2023) and was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2023 to fill a vacancy. He is seeking election to a full term in 2026.

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Incumbent
Republican

Rand Paul

United States Senator

Biography

Incumbent U.S. Senator Rand Paul is seeking re-election to a third term. A physician and libertarian-leaning Republican, he has served in the Senate since 2011 and is known for his advocacy of limited government and fiscal conservatism.

Campaign Website
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Democratic

Charles Booker

United States Senator

Biography

Charles Booker is a former Kentucky state representative and Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in 2020. He is running on a platform of economic justice, voting rights, and expanding access to healthcare and education.

Campaign Website

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