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Kentucky
Live bill data Officeholders 2026 federal candidates
Legislation
3,178 bills, 2025 Regular Session / 2026 Regular Session
- Introduced 58
- In committee 2,141
- Passed one chamber 603
- Passed both chambers 10
- Enacted 366
Current officeholders
142 legislators and statewide officials
By party (alphabetical):
- Democratic: 28
- Republican: 114
2026 candidates
76 U.S. House and Senate candidates who filed with the FEC
State legislative races are being added.
No governor election in 2026.
State Legislature · November 3, 2026
Kentucky Legislature candidates: 180 candidates in 119 districts, from the state’s official candidate list.
Statewide ballot measures · November 3, 2026
What your vote means: plain-English YES/NO explainers for 1 statewide measure, from official sources.
- Constitutional Amendment 1: Limit on pardons before and after governor elections
Districts: who is on the 2026 ballot
Select a district to see who is running there in the November 3, 2026 general election (state legislative candidates from Kentucky’s official candidate list), and who represents it now. All Kentucky districts as a list.
All districts use the same color. Boundaries: U.S. House: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 cartographic boundary files (119th Congress), simplified; State Senate: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 cartographic boundary files, simplified; State House of Representatives: U.S. Census Bureau 2024 cartographic boundary files, simplified. Simplified for display; check with your state or county elections office for your official district.
Recent bill activity
Sorted by date of most recent official action.
| Bill | Title | Stage | Last action | Primary sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 98 | AN ACT relating to welding safety. | Enacted | April 27, 2026 | Phillip WheelerRepublican |
| SB 37 | AN ACT relating to state symbols. | Enacted | April 27, 2026 | — |
| SB 197 | AN ACT providing funding and establishing conditions for state government agencies and institutions, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. | Enacted | April 27, 2026 | Phillip WheelerRepublican |
| SB 133 | AN ACT relating to the fiscal reporting of local entities. | Enacted | April 27, 2026 | — |
| HB 869 | AN ACT relating to fiscal matters and declaring an emergency. | Enacted | April 27, 2026 | Adam BowlingRepublican |
| SJR 74 | A JOINT RESOLUTION directing the Legislative Research Commission and state agencies to collaborate to create a statewide fiscal map of substance use disorder programs and funding sources. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | — |
| SCR 66 | A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION urging the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville to explore opportunities to participate in federal nuclear-related programs and to expand their curricula to offer courses and degree paths to train the workforce that will construct and operate the next generation of nuclear energy facilities. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | Steve WestRepublican |
| SB 70 | AN ACT relating to the Public Pension Oversight Board. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | Jimmy HigdonRepublican |
| SB 66 | AN ACT relating to the operation of a motor vehicle. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | Brandon StormRepublican |
| SB 324 | AN ACT relating to the entertainment industry. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | — |
| SB 261 | AN ACT relating to pedestrian swinging bridges. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | — |
| HB 826 | AN ACT relating to education. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | James TiptonRepublican |
| HB 727 | AN ACT relating to education and declaring an emergency. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | Steve RileyRepublican |
| HB 311 | AN ACT relating to railroad crossings. | Enacted | April 23, 2026 | Josh CallowayRepublican |
| HJR 81 | A JOINT RESOLUTION authorizing the release of funds and declaring an emergency. | Enacted | April 20, 2026 | Josh BrayRepublican |
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Current officeholders
Listed alphabetically by last name within each body. Source: Open States (public domain), refreshed Nov 1, 2026, 1:26 PM UTC.
Statewide executive officials (4)
| Name | Office | Party | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Adams | Secretary Of State | Republican | Record |
| Andy Beshear | Governor | Democratic | Record |
| Russell Coleman | Attorney General | Republican | Record |
| Jacqueline Coleman | Lt Governor | Democratic | Record |
Kentucky House (100)
— Democratic 20 · Republican 80
| Name | District | Party | Serving since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chad Aull | 79 | Democratic | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Shane Baker | 85 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Kim Banta | 63 | Republican | November 22, 2019 | Record |
| Jared Bauman | 28 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Ryan Bivens | 24 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| John Blanton | 92 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Tina Bojanowski | 32 | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Adam Bowling | 87 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Josh Branscum | 83 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Steve Bratcher | 25 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Josh Bray | 71 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Randy Bridges | 3 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| George Brown | 77 | Democratic | January 1, 2015 | Record |
| Lindsey Burke | 75 | Democratic | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Emily Callaway | 37 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Josh Calloway | 10 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Adrielle Camuel | 93 | Democratic | November 29, 2023 | Record |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | 44 | Democratic | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Mike Clines | 68 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Jennifer Decker | 58 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Stephanie Dietz | 65 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Steven Doan | 69 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Anne Donworth | 76 | Democratic | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Myron Dossett | 9 | Republican | January 1, 2007 | Record |
| Ryan Dotson | 73 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Robert Duvall | 17 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Daniel Elliott | 54 | Republican | March 15, 2016 | Record |
| Dan Fister | 56 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Patrick Flannery | 96 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Ken Fleming | 48 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Chris Freeland | 6 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Chris Fugate | 84 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Al Gentry | 46 | Democratic | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Jim Gooch | 12 | Republican | December 28, 2015 | Record |
| Deanna Gordon | 81 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Peyton Griffee | 26 | Republican | March 25, 2024 | Record |
| Daniel Grossberg | 30 | Democratic | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Vanessa Grossl | 88 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| David Hale | 74 | Republican | January 1, 2015 | Record |
| Tony Hampton | 62 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Erika Hancock | 57 | Democratic | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Mark Hart | 78 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Samara Heavrin | 18 | Republican | December 2, 2019 | Record |
| John Hodgson | 36 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Kim Holloway | 2 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Thomas Huff | 49 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Mary Beth Imes | 5 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Kevin Jackson | 20 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| D.J. Johnson | 13 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Kim King | 55 | Republican | — | Record |
| Matt Koch | 72 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Nima Kulkarni | 40 | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Ashley Laferty | 95 | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| William Lawrence | 70 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Matt Lehman | 67 | Democratic | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Chris Lewis | 29 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Derek Lewis | 90 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Scott Lewis | 14 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Matt Lockett | 39 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Savannah Maddox | 61 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Mary Lou Marzian | 41 | Democratic | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Candy Massaroni | 50 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Bobby McCool | 97 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Shawn McPherson | 22 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| David Meade | 80 | Republican | January 1, 2013 | Record |
| Michael Meredith | 19 | Republican | — | Record |
| Suzanne Miles | 7 | Republican | January 7, 2014 | Record |
| Adam Moore | 45 | Democratic | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Kim Moser | 64 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Amy Neighbors | 21 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Jason Nemes | 33 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| David Osborne | 59 | Republican | May 24, 2005 | Record |
| J.T. Payne | 11 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Jason Petrie | 16 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Sarge Pollock | 51 | Republican | November 29, 2021 | Record |
| Marianne Proctor | 60 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Felicia Rabourn | 47 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Rebecca Raymer | 15 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Steve Riley | 23 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Rachel Roarx | 38 | Democratic | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| T.J. Roberts | 66 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Steven Rudy | 1 | Republican | January 1, 2005 | Record |
| Scott Sharp | 100 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Tom Smith | 86 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Sarah Stalker | 34 | Democratic | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Pamela Stevenson | 43 | Democratic | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Nancy Tate | 27 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Walker Thomas | 8 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Aaron Thompson | 98 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| James Tipton | 53 | Republican | January 1, 2015 | Record |
| Timmy Truett | 89 | Republican | November 23, 2021 | Record |
| Ken Upchurch | 52 | Republican | February 25, 2013 | Record |
| Joshua Watkins | 42 | Democratic | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Bill Wesley | 91 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Mitch Whitaker | 94 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Richard White | 99 | Republican | March 3, 2020 | Record |
| Wade Williams | 4 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Lisa Willner | 35 | Democratic | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Nick Wilson | 82 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Susan Witten | 31 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
Kentucky Senate (38)
— Democratic 6 · Republican 32
| Name | District | Party | Serving since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julie Adams | 36 | Republican | January 1, 2015 | Record |
| Cassie Armstrong | 19 | Democratic | March 2, 2023 | Record |
| Karen Berg | 26 | Democratic | July 13, 2020 | Record |
| Amanda Bledsoe | 12 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Jared Carpenter | 34 | Republican | January 1, 2011 | Record |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | Republican | January 1, 2015 | Record |
| Gary Clemons | 37 | Democratic | January 6, 2026 | Record |
| Matt Deneen | 10 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Don Douglas | 22 | Republican | November 18, 2021 | Record |
| Greg Elkins | 28 | Republican | June 8, 2023 | Record |
| Shelley Frommeyer | 24 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Rick Girdler | 15 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| David Givens | 9 | Republican | January 1, 2009 | Record |
| Keturah Herron | 35 | Democratic | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Jimmy Higdon | 14 | Republican | December 16, 2009 | Record |
| Jason Howell | 1 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Scott Madon | 29 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Chris McDaniel | 23 | Republican | January 1, 2013 | Record |
| Steve Meredith | 5 | Republican | January 1, 2017 | Record |
| Robby Mills | 4 | Republican | January 1, 2019 | Record |
| Gerald Neal | 33 | Democratic | January 1, 1989 | Record |
| Mike Nemes | 38 | Republican | January 28, 2020 | Record |
| Matt Nunn | 17 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Steve Rawlings | 11 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Republican | January 1, 2025 | Record |
| Brandon Smith | 30 | Republican | February 5, 2008 | Record |
| Robert Stivers | 25 | Republican | — | Record |
| Brandon Storm | 21 | Republican | January 1, 2021 | Record |
| Reggie Thomas | 13 | Democratic | January 2, 2014 | Record |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Robin Webb | 18 | Republican | May 30, 2025 | Record |
| Steve West | 27 | Republican | March 23, 2015 | Record |
| Phillip Wheeler | 31 | Republican | March 19, 2019 | Record |
| Gex Williams | 20 | Republican | January 1, 2023 | Record |
| Mike Wilson | 32 | Republican | January 1, 2011 | Record |
| Max Wise | 16 | Republican | January 1, 2015 | Record |
Official legislature website: https://legislature.ky.gov/