2026 U.S. Senate race in Kentucky

Open seat

Andy Barr (R) vs. Charles Booker (D): Kentucky's U.S. Senate election is on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, part of the 2026 midterm elections.

Andy Barr, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky
Andy Barr
Republican
U.S. Representative, KY-6, since 2013Voting record →
Campaign money →FEC filing ↗
CB
Charles Booker
Democratic
FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot

Seat held by
(R) Mitch McConnell, since 1985
Election day
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026
Term
Jan 3, 2027 – Jan 3, 2033

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Kentucky in 2026?

Who is replacing Mitch McConnell?

Mitch McConnell (R) is retiring. Source ↗

The winner takes the seat on January 3, 2027.

Who holds this seat now?

(R) Mitch McConnell, since 1985

When is the election?

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

Candidate list: civicAPI ↗