Although the deadline to file for the 2026 congressional primaries remains several months off, potential candidates are already making moves to enter the race.
Ohio Senate Race
For the Ohio Senate seat, the Democratic field includes Sherrod Brown, William Farms, Ronald Kincaid, Jr., Lynnea Lau, Dakota Rose, and Christopher Volpe. On the Republican side, contenders are Brian Bibler, Susanna Brewer, and incumbent Senator Jon Husted.
Ohio's 1st Congressional District
In Ohio's 1st Congressional District, Democratic candidates are Lindsey Ferreira and incumbent Representative Greg Landsman. Republicans running are Eric Conroy, Dr. Steven Erbeck, and Rosemary Oglesby-Henry.
Ohio's 2nd Congressional District
Thus far, only incumbent Republican Representative David Taylor has filed to run in Ohio's 2nd Congressional District.
Ohio's 8th Congressional District
Democratic candidates for Ohio's 8th Congressional District are Madaris Grant and Grady Marin, while incumbent Republican Representative Warren Davidson is the sole Republican candidate.
Kentucky Senate Race
Following incumbent Senator Mitch McConnell's announcement earlier this year that he will not seek reelection after nearly half a century in office, a crowded field has emerged. Democratic candidates include Charles Booker, Logan Forsythe, Amy McGrath, Jared Randall, Dale Romans, Pamela Stevenson, Vincent Thompson, and Joel Willett. Republican contenders are Andy Barr, Daniel Cameron, Michael Faris, Wende Kennedy, Nate Morris, Andrew Shelley, and Jacob Trimble.
Kentucky's 4th Congressional District
In Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, Democratic candidates are Jesse Brewer, Monica Dean, Elizabeth Mason-Hill, and Melissa Strange. Republicans running include Nicole Ethington, Ed Gallrein, Dennis Jackson, incumbent Representative Thomas Massie, and Robert Wells.
