Kentucky Senate Election 2026
Mitch McConnell (R) is retiring. Rating: Solid R.
Status: upcoming. Election day is November 3, 2026.
Candidates
| Candidate | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Booker | Democratic | Former state representative |
| Andy Barr | Republican | U.S. Representative |
No public polls recorded for this race.
Where the candidates stand
Charles Booker (D)
- Says only Congress can declare war and opposes wars in the Middle East. (2026) source
- Calls for raising wages and protecting workers. (2026) source
Andy Barr (R)
- Argues Trump's tariffs will open foreign markets to U.S. products. (2026) source
- Says restricting assault weapons for people under 21 is unconstitutional. (2026) source
- Backs restarting the border wall and reinstating Remain in Mexico. (2026) source
- Has a plan to increase Kentucky coal production. (2026-01) source
- Says the president does not need Congress to engage in hostilities. (2026) source
Sources
- 2026 United States Senate elections (Wikipedia)
- Latest Senate polls (RealClearPolling)
- 2026 election polls (Political.org)
- Cook Political Report Senate ratings
- The Green Papers: 2026 candidates by state
- Cook Political Report Senate overview: South Carolina, Mississippi, Minnesota (Oct. 20, 2026)
- Midterm Elections in Ohio, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
- Midterm Elections in Michigan, October 2026 (Marist Poll)
Ratings, candidates and polls last updated October 24, 2026. Ratings are expert forecasts, not results.