Kentucky Senate
99%
GOP
1%Dem
— No change since last week
Range of Outcomes
Median outcome: R +20.9·80% of simulations: R +31.7 to R +10.1
How We Got This
Partisan Lean
how the seat votes compared with the nation
R +26.9
Fundamentals
candidates, fundraising, experts
D +2.7
National Environment
current political climate
D +3.2
Polls
recent state and district polling
D +0.1
Forecasted margin
R +20.9
Polls
Polls (2)
| Pollster | Date | Margin | N | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Policy Polling | Dec 19, 2025 | R +14 | 649 | rv |
| Public Policy Polling | Dec 19, 2025 | R +11 | 650 | rv |
What Changes the Forecast
What Changes the Forecast
Some high quality polling would significantly sharpen this forecast.
Forecast Over Time
Forecast Over Time
Dem (blue) and GOP (red) win probability over time
Dem 1%
GOP 99%
Race Details
- Expert Ratings
- State Lean
- This is a safe Republican state (R+30).
- Candidates
- Charles Booker (D) Andy Barr (R)
- Seat Context
- Open seat. The incumbent is not seeking reelection.