Kentucky 2026 primary election results - WCPO
Voters head to the polls for a primary with gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and House races.
www.wcpo.comKentucky’s 2026 primary results (reported in major outlets on May 19, 2026) included a key House race and a major GOP Senate primary.
Big races showing up in latest reports
- KY-4 House primary (Republican): Thomas Massie loses — ABC News projected that Rep. Thomas Massie would lose his reelection bid to Ed Gallrein, who was backed by President Donald Trump.[1]
- Kentucky Senate GOP primary: Andy Barr projected to win — ABC News also projected Rep. Andy Barr would win the Republican primary to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell, with Daniel Cameron as a leading challenger.[1]
- Coverage hub for live map/results — The New Yorker published a live-results map/roundup focused on the Kentucky Senate primary (and the Massie race).[2]
Where to follow for the most current vote counts
If you want county-by-county or continuously updated numbers, outlets are publishing live-result pages (as of May 18–19, 2026).[5][6][8][10]
If you tell me which race you care about most (e.g., KY-4, U.S. Senate GOP primary, or a specific district/state office), I can summarize the latest reported winner and vote margin from the relevant coverage.