Kentucky Senate Race 2026
Latest sourced poll, full poll history, Cook and DDHQ ratings, and candidates. Research snapshot checked 2026-10-22.
Latest poll
Global Strategy Group (D), fielded 2026-08-24 to 2026-08-27Stale
Cook rating 2026-10-20 · DDHQ forecast 2026-10-22. Win chance, not vote share.
n=600 / Global Strategy Group poll released by the Charles Booker (D) campaign; reported by FOX 56 (Sep 9, 2026). Undecided not printed. Field dates are not printed in the release; taken from the discovery index (Wikipedia) and should be confirmed.. Poliwave
Lead of 9 pts for Andy Barr in a single poll. Not a win probability.
Ratings and forecast
- Cook rating
- Solid R
- DDHQ rating
- Safe R
- DDHQ Dem win chance
- 5%
- Currently held by
- R
Candidates
- Charles BookerDemocrat
- Andy BarrRepublican
Seat / incumbent: OPEN (McConnell)
Poll history (1)
| Pollster | Field dates | Results | Sample / method | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Strategy Group (D) | 2026-08-24 to 2026-08-27 | Andy Barr (Republican) 49%Charles Booker (Democrat) 40% | n=600 / Global Strategy Group poll released by the Charles Booker (D) campaign; reported by FOX 56 (Sep 9, 2026). Undecided not printed. Field dates are not printed in the release; taken from the discovery index (Wikipedia) and should be confirmed. | Poliwave Original release |
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