Question 1

Who should I vote for in Kentucky in 2026?

Accepted Answer

Vote for the candidate with the strongest record. This page scores 7 Kentucky races for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and statewide office on the Ballot Standard, 15 qualities of character, qualifications and performance from public records and established reporting, and names the candidate who scores highest in each. Evidence checked October 6, 2026.

Question 2

Who should I vote for in Kentucky Senate?

Accepted Answer

Andy Barr has the strongest record in the Kentucky U.S. Senate race. Andy Barr scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Charles Booker at 60, as of October 6, 2026. Andy Barr's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Charles Booker's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Christopher Campbell (5 of 15 criteria) and Thomas Murphy (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 3

Who should I vote for in KY-01?

Accepted Answer

James Comer has the strongest record in Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. James Comer scores 67 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. James Comer's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Drew Williams (7 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 4

Who should I vote for in KY-02?

Accepted Answer

Brett Guthrie has the strongest record in Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District. Brett Guthrie scores 71 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Brett Guthrie's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Thomas Loecken (0 of 15 criteria) and Megan Wingfield (6 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 5

Who should I vote for in KY-03?

Accepted Answer

Morgan McGarvey has the strongest record in Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District. Morgan McGarvey scores 69 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Morgan McGarvey's highest marks are relevant experience and showing up. Maria Rodriguez (6 of 15 criteria) has too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 6

Who should I vote for in KY-04?

Accepted Answer

Ed Gallrein has the strongest record in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District. Ed Gallrein scores 56 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, as of October 6, 2026. Ed Gallrein's highest marks are relevant experience and roots in the constituency. Melissa Strange (6 of 15 criteria), Jeremy Todd (5 of 15 criteria) and Peter Harmon Williams (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 7

Who should I vote for in KY-05?

Accepted Answer

Hal Rogers has the strongest record in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. Hal Rogers scores 63 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Ned Pillersdorf at 56, as of October 6, 2026. Hal Rogers's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Ned Pillersdorf's highest marks are roots in the constituency and results. Gerardo Serrano (4 of 15 criteria), Mikel Wein (6 of 15 criteria) and Billy Ray Wilson (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Question 8

Who should I vote for in KY-06?

Accepted Answer

Ralph Alvarado has the strongest record in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. Ralph Alvarado scores 68 out of 100 on the Ballot Standard, ahead of Zach Dembo at 63, as of October 6, 2026. Ralph Alvarado's highest marks are relevant experience and results. Zach Dembo's highest marks are relevant experience and command of the job. Jay Bowman (6 of 15 criteria), Pete Lynch (3 of 15 criteria) and Robert Quigley (0 of 15 criteria) have too little public record to score. Every score comes from public records on character, qualifications and performance, the same way for every party.

Who should I vote for in Kentucky?

U.S. Senate, Kentucky

U.S. House, Kentucky 1st Congressional District

U.S. House, Kentucky 2nd Congressional District

U.S. House, Kentucky 3rd Congressional District

U.S. House, Kentucky 4th Congressional District

U.S. House, Kentucky 5th Congressional District

U.S. House, Kentucky 6th Congressional District