Kentucky 2026 live primary election results
Kentucky is currently holding significant primary elections that reflect the internal divisions within the Republican Party. Voters are deciding on candidates to succeed retiring Senator Mitch McConnell, while also witnessing a contentious House primary involving Rep. Thomas Massie. The outcomes could influence the future direction of the party in the state, which has consistently supported Trump in recent elections.
- ▪Kentucky's primaries highlight the Republican Party's struggle between establishment figures and the 'America First' movement.
- ▪Voters are choosing candidates to succeed Senator Mitch McConnell, who is retiring after over 40 years in Congress.
- ▪Rep. Thomas Massie faces a challenge from Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein in a highly competitive House primary.
11 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 2 days. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 2 centre, 5 right.
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- ▪ What to Know About the Republican Senate Primary in Alabama — NYT — US
- ▪ LIVE PRIMARY RESULTS: Mässiedämmerung in KY? Plus: Georgia. Alabama, Oregon — HotAir
- ▪ LIVE: Election Results - Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon — RedState
- ▪ LIVE RESULTS: Primaries in Georgia and Kentucky — Along With Arizona, Idaho, Oregon, and Pennsylvania — PJ Media
- ▪ Live results: Georgia gubernatorial primary elections — The Hill
- ▪ Discussion Thread: Primary Night in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Idaho, Oregon, and Pennsylvania on May 19, 2026 — r/politics
- ▪ A redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary elections — Al Jazeera English
- ▪ What to know about the Pennsylvania primary races — Washington Examiner
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onKentucky 2026 live primary election resultsTrump is keeping a close eye on the Senate and 4th District GOP primaries.ByEmily ChangMay 19, 2026, 5:09 AMLiveRep. Thomas Massie in Washington Sept. 17, 2025 and Republican congressional candidate for Kentucky, Ed Gallrein in Covington, Ky., April 30, 2026.APKentucky is home to high-stakes primary elections that have been emblematic of the Republican Party's struggle between their establishment wing and the growing "America First" movement under President Donald Trump.Kentucky's primaries have been emblematic of the Republican Party's struggle between…
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