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Kentucky State Senate · 2026 general · 19 of 38 seats up

Republicans keep a majority in the Kentucky State Senate

Democrats hold 8 seats and Republicans 30; 20 make a majority. 2 seats changed party.

20 for a majorityBefore the electionD 6R 32AfterD 8R 30D +2 · R −2

2 seats flipped to Democrats0 to Republicans

Seats not up in this election count with their holders. Source: Results and race calls: civicAPI and English Wikipedia (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

2Seats flipped2 to Democrats, 0 to Republicans
2Incumbents defeatedIn the general election
1Open seatsNo incumbent on the ballot
10Uncontested seats0 Democratic, 10 Republican
0Decided by under 5 pointsCalled and uncalled

Source: Results and race calls: civicAPI and English Wikipedia (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Every race, by how close it was

All 10 races by the winner’s margin, D − R. The shaded band holds the 0 races decided by under 5 points. Ringed dots flipped; amber dots are still being counted. The 10 seats won without an opponent sit at the ends.

  • Democratic
  • Republican
  • Counting
  • Flipped
  • Under 5 points
R+40R+30R+20R+10EvenD+10D+20D+30D+40

Unofficial returns. Source: Results and race calls: civicAPI and English Wikipedia (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Seats that flipped

Districts that elected the other party.

Incumbents who lost

Members defeated in the general election.

Source: Results and race calls: civicAPI and English Wikipedia (unofficial)Updated Nov 7, 2026, 3:01 PM ET

Kentucky State Senate in other elections

Also on this ballot

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