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2026 U.S. Senate election in Kentucky
Kentucky voters will elect one U.S. senator on November 3, 2026, with the primary set for May 19, 2026. The seat is open because Mitch McConnell said in February 2025 that he would not seek re-election. The race is expected to center on Republican primary competition among Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron, and Nate Morris, while Democrats are also contesting an open-seat race in a state that has leaned Republican in recent federal elections.
Candidates
Andy Barr, a Republican U.S. representative from Kentucky, entered the 2026 Senate race after serving in the House. In early April 2026 polling, he led the Republican primary field and was described by pollsters as the candidate most associated with support for the Trump administration's agenda.
Daniel Cameron, Kentucky's former attorney general, is running in the Republican primary for the state's open U.S. Senate seat. He has remained one of the top contenders in early polling, though recent surveys have shown him trailing Andy Barr in the GOP field.
Nate Morris, a Kentucky businessman and Rubicon founder, is running in the Republican primary for the open Senate seat. He has been part of the top tier of the race and has drawn attention for his self-funding and for positioning himself as an outsider in the GOP field.
Amy McGrath, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky in 2020, is again running for the state's open Senate seat in 2026. In early April 2026 polling, she trailed Charles Booker in the Democratic primary but remained a notable contender in the field.
Polling
Data Analysis Information
Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/6/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.