Editor’s note: This story was published in January 2026. Some details may have changed since then.

Nearly every seat in Frankfort will be up for grabs in 2026, and Queer Kentucky is here to help you make sense of what Kentucky House and Senate candidates could be on your ballot

Kentucky’s state legislature has 138 seats — 38 in the Senate and 100 in the House. All of the spots in the House and half of those in the Senate are up for election in 2026.

It can be a lot to track, so we’re rolling out a set of searchable databases so you can see who is running, who isn’t, and which districts might be especially interesting to watch over the next few months.

Candidates had until Jan. 9 to file to run. Kentucky’s 2026 primaries are May 19, and that’s when Democratic and Republican voters will pick their respective party’s candidates for the November election. (Third-party folks, you may not have anything to vote on in May, but your candidates do get until early June to file to run.)

Both Kentucky’s state House and Senate districts are based on where you live. You can find out which districts you live in here, and then search through our databases to see who is running to represent you. Only the even-numbered state Senate districts will be on the ballot in 2026.

Looking for similar info about Kentucky’s federal races? We’ve got you covered here.

Who is running for Kentucky state Senate?

Who is running for Kentucky state House?

Which Kentucky state Senators are running again in 2026?

Which Kentucky state Representatives are running again in 2026?

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