All states

Kentucky elections and officials

Statewide information for Kentucky. Search your address to add your House district and state legislators.

Kentucky closes registration 29 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 5, 2026.

You have 66 days left to register.

Register or check your registration at vote.gov →

Upcoming elections
95days away

2026 General Election (Midterms)

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

All 435 U.S. House seats, 33+ U.S. Senate seats, most governorships, and thousands of state legislative seats.

Dates are set by state law but can change. Always verify with your official state election office.

Election Calendars

Subscribe once and your calendar app fills in every Kentucky election date, plus a reminder a week before Election Day. It updates itself if a date moves.

U.S. senators

Every state elects two U.S. senators, who represent the whole state and serve six-year terms. These two are yours no matter where in Kentucky you live.

Rand Paul

U.S. Senator (junior)Republican
  • In office since 2011
  • Last elected 2022
  • Term ends Jan 2029

Mitch McConnell

U.S. Senator (senior)Republican
  • In office since 1985
  • Last elected 2020
  • Term ends Jan 2027
State government

Your state government decides most of what you actually live with day to day: schools, roads, policing, housing, and health care rules. Kentucky's General Assembly has 38 senators and 100 members of the House of Representatives.

Andy Beshear

GovernorDemocrat
  • 4-year term
  • Next election November 2027
Website
Common questions

What is the voter registration deadline in Kentucky?

Kentucky closes registration 29 days before an election, which puts the next cutoff at October 5, 2026. You have 66 days left to register.

When is the next election in Kentucky?

The next election in Kentucky is the 2026 General Election (Midterms) on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Who are Kentucky's U.S. senators?

Kentucky is represented in the U.S. Senate by Rand Paul (Republican) and Mitch McConnell (Republican).

Who is the governor of Kentucky?

Andy Beshear (Democrat) is the governor of Kentucky.