KentuckyU.S. Senate

U.S. Senate

Kentucky · November 3, 2026

Kentucky voters will choose a U.S. Senator for a 6-year term. Mitch McConnell announced he would not seek re-election after more than 40 years in the Senate. Republican Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker are the nominees.

Candidates

AB
Republican · Challenger

Andy Barr (R) has served as U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District since 2013. He is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky.

Sources: Ballotpedia.

CB
Democrat · Challenger

Charles Booker (D) is a Kentucky activist and former state representative who ran for U.S. Senate in 2020 and 2022. He is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky.

Sources: Ballotpedia.