Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

R +1% since last week
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +12.9
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
R +3.6
National Environment
current political climate
D +7.3
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.9
Forecasted margin
R +8.3

What Changes the Forecast

Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.

Polls

Polls (2)

Race polls
PollsterDateMarginNSample
DCCC Targeting TeamJul 30, 2026Even474lv
Public Policy PollingApr 25, 2026Even675rv
Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time.
Dem 16%
GOP 84%
Race Details
Expert ratings
Cook Likely R Inside Elections Likely R Sabato Likely R
District lean
R+14 This district leans strongly Republican.
Candidates

Democrat Zach Dembo

Republican Ralph Alvarado

Seat context
Open seat. The incumbent is running for the U.S. Senate.