Kentucky
Electoral Votes: 8
Population: 4,606,864
2024 Turnout: 62.1%
2020 Turnout: 64.8%
Cook PVI: R+15
Federal Government:
Senate
| Mitch McConnell* (R) | Rand Paul (R) |
House
| James Comer* (R) | Kentucky’s 1st |
| Brett Guthrie* (R) | Kentucky’s 2nd |
| Morgan McGarvey* (D) | Kentucky’s 3rd |
| Thomas Massie* (R) | Kentucky’s 4th |
| Hal Rogers* (R) | Kentucky’s 5th |
| Andy Barr* (R) | Kentucky’s 6th |
(* indicates seat up election in 2026)
State Government:
| Governor | Andy Beshear* (D) |
| Chamber | Majority | Minority |
| State Senate | 32R* | 6D* |
| State House | 80R* | 20D* |
(* indicates seat up for election in 2026)
A Short Overview
Kentucky strongly favors Republicans in federal elections, though Democrats have remained competitive in some statewide offices, including the governorship. The electorate is heavily rural and culturally conservative, with strong emphasis on religion and traditional values. Economic concerns center on coal, manufacturing, and economic development in struggling regions. Democrats rely heavily on urban areas like Louisville and Lexington for support. Republicans maintain a clear advantage in most federal and legislative races.
