2027 Kentucky elections
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A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 2, 2027. The primary election for all offices will be held on May 18, 2027.
Governor and lieutenant governor
Incumbent Democratic governor Andy Beshear is term-limited and ineligible for reelection.
Secretary of State
Incumbent Republican secretary of state Michael Adams is term-limited and ineligible for reelection.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Publicly expressed interest
- Mike Harmon, former auditor of public accounts (2016–2024)[3]
- Nick Wilson, state representative from HD-82 (2023–present) and winner of Survivor season thirty-seven[3]
Declined
- Josh Bray, state representative from HD-71 (2021–present)[3]
- John Hodgson, state representative from HD-36 (2023–present)[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
- Erin Petrey, writer and unsuccessful candidate for the 2026 Democratic nomination for Kentucky's 6th congressional district[3]
Attorney General
Incumbent Republican attorney general Russell Coleman was elected in 2023 and is eligible for reelection.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Russell Coleman, incumbent attorney general[4]
Auditor of Public Accounts
Incumbent Republican auditor of public accounts Allison Ball was elected in 2023 and is eligible for reelection.
Republican primary
Candidates
Filed paperwork
- Allison Ball, incumbent auditor of public accounts[1]
State Treasurer
Incumbent Republican state treasurer Mark Metcalf was elected in 2023 and is eligible for reelection.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Mark Metcalf, incumbent state treasurer[5]
Commissioner of Agriculture
Incumbent Republican commissioner of agriculture Jonathan Shell was elected in 2023 and is eligible for reelection.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
- Jonathan Shell, incumbent commissioner of agriculture[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Candidate Search - 2027 primary election". Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. Retrieved August 25, 2026.
- ↑ "Brad Holsclaw". Cloverleaf Equine Center | Horses helping humans thrive. Retrieved August 26, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Aulbach, Lucas. "KY secretary of state race has 2 early contenders. That list will grow | Exclusive". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved August 27, 2026.
- ↑ Horsley, McKenna (June 26, 2026). "Republican Coleman to seek another term as Kentucky attorney general". Kentucky Lantern. Retrieved July 30, 2026.
- ↑ Horsley, McKenna (December 31, 2025). "Kentucky treasurer's office aims to expand, streamline unclaimed property returns in 2026". Kentucky Lantern. Retrieved August 12, 2026.
- ↑ Ladd, Sarah (December 29, 2025). "KY agriculture commissioner talks food as medicine, foster kids, why he'll run again". The Kentucky Lantern. Frankfort, Kentucky. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
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