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Kentucky Primary Sets up Major November Races
The ballot includes a costly GOP Senate contest and a closely watched House primary, with more than $30 million in ad spending on the 4th District race.
- On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Kentucky voters headed to the polls for primary elections featuring high-stakes contests for U.S. Senate, Louisville mayor, and various local offices across the commonwealth.
- With longtime U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell retiring after seven terms, candidates from both parties are vying to secure nominations for the open seat in the November general election.
- President Donald Trump's influence remains central in the 4th Congressional District, where U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie faces challenger Ed Gallrein in a contest with more than $30 million in ad revenue.
- For the first time, Louisville's mayoral and Metro Council races are nonpartisan, meaning the top two vote-getters in today's primary advance directly to the general election.
- Polls close at 6 p.m. across Kentucky, as officials monitor final turnout to determine which candidates will move forward to compete in the November general election.
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Decision 2026: Kentucky primary reaction with Dr. Brian Clardy
Catch up on all the results from Tuesday's primary election in Kentucky in this special edition of the Crossroads Suncast, featuring WPSD evening anchor Todd Faulkner alongside political analyst and Murray State University professor Dr. Brian Clardy.
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Total News Sources29
Leaning Left7Leaning Right9Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources are Center
38% Center
L 27%
C 38%
R 35%
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