Several Kentucky state lawmakers will not run for reelection or are running for different offices in the 2026 midterm elections. Here's what to know.

When it comes to the race to replace David Yates in the state Senate, Louisville Democrats and Republicans alike see a big opportunity before them.

T he Jefferson County Clerk's Office is preparing for a special election to fill the seat for Kentucky Senate District 37 — it became vacant when Democrat David Yates left in order to become the head of that same clerk’s office.

Candidates for U.S. Senate in Kentucky talked on Wednesday about national economic and trade policies before a gathering focused on manufacturing and innovation. Answering questions in front of the Kentucky Industry Conference held in Lexington this week,

State records show out of more than 75,000 registered voters in Kentucky Senate District 37, 58% of them are Democrats while 30% are Republicans.

Jefferson County Republicans have nominated their pick for an open seat in the Kentucky Senate. The party’s executive committee team selected Calvin Leach as the GOP nominee for a special election in the 37th Senate District.

David Yates is encouraging District 37 residents to vote in the special election to fill the seat vacated when he was appointed as clerk.

Five states have off year elections for state government officials: the two on the ballot in 2025, as well as Mississippi, Louisiana, and Kentucky, which will have elections in 2027.

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) – A U.S. Senate candidate from Kentucky will be in the Tri-State Tuesday. Republican Nate Morris is hosting a town hall in Owensboro.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg officially announced his re-election campaign on Tuesday. He was first elected in 2022 to replace Mayor Greg Fischer. That same year during his campaign, Greenberg was shot at by Quintez Brown and no one was hurt.