2026 Kentucky US Senate Race

Joel Willett, a military veteran and former CIA officer, launched his Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate from Kentucky on Wednesday, saying the recent fallout from having his security clearance revoked by the Trump administration gave him added incentive to run.

Kentucky lawmaker Pamela Stevenson has launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate. Stevenson is the top-ranking Democrat in the Republican-led Kentucky House. Stevenson said Monday she'll help “stop therecklessness” in Washington if elected. She's running for the seat held by Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is not seeking reelection in 2026.