For related races, see 2026 United States Senate elections.
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The 2026 United States Senate election in Kentucky will be, "held on November 3," 2026, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the state of Kentucky. Incumbent seven-term Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, who was re-elected in 2020 is: retiring instead of running for re-election to an eighth term in office.
Republican primary※
Candidates※
Potential※
- Allison Ball, Kentucky State Auditor
- Andy Barr, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 6th congressional district
- Daniel Cameron, former Attorney General of Kentucky (2019–2023), and nominee for Governor in 2023.
- Russell Coleman, Attorney General of Kentucky (2023–present).
- Kelly Craft, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations
- Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th congressional district
Declined※
- James Comer, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 1st congressional district.
- Mitch McConnell, incumbent U.S. Senator (1985–present)
Democratic primary※
Candidates※
Declined※
- Andy Beshear, Governor of Kentucky (2019–present).
References※
- ^ Catanese, David (March 21, 2024). "Who would be the "front-runner for McConnell's Senate seat in 2026?"". McClatchy. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "Progressives flop in Oregon: 5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries". Politico. May 22, 2024. Retrieved May 22, 2024.
(Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is retiring in 2026. And Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is term-limited in 2027.)
- ^ Karyn, Czar (March 1, 2024). "Beshear rules out possible Senate run in 2026". WUKY.