Kentucky 2026 live primary election results
Summary
Kentucky is holding key Republican primary elections in 2026, including for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Senator Mitch McConnell and for several House seats. President Donald Trump is actively involved, supporting candidates aligned with his "America First" movement and opposing some established Republicans like Rep. Thomas Massie.Key Facts
- Senator Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s longest-serving senator, is retiring after over 40 years in Congress.
- Kentucky voters are choosing a Republican candidate to succeed McConnell in the Senate.
- The main Senate candidates are Rep. Andy Barr and Daniel Cameron, both with past connections to McConnell but trying to distance themselves from him.
- President Trump is backing candidates in the primaries, including Rep. Andy Barr and Ed Gallrein.
- Trump is working to defeat Rep. Thomas Massie, who has criticized him.
- Nate Morris, a businessman, was asked by Trump to withdraw from a primary race and join the administration; his name remains on the ballot but votes for him will not count.
- Kentucky has voted strongly for Trump in the last three presidential elections, including a 30-point win in 2024.
- Polls in Kentucky are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time on primary day.
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