Elections

Get Election Day primary results for important races in Kentucky’s legislature

By Herald-Leader staff
Precinct worker Jonathan Jewett watches as a voter casts their ballot in the 2026 primary election at Julius Marks Elementary School, May 19, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Voters went the polls on primary election day across Kentucky to decide who will be on the ballot in November for major races across the commonwealth.
Precinct worker Jonathan Jewett watches as a voter casts their ballot in the 2026 primary election at Julius Marks Elementary School, May 19, 2026, in Lexington, Ky. Voters went the polls on primary election day across Kentucky to decide who will be on the ballot in November for major races across the commonwealth. Brian Simms bsimms@herald-leader.com

Polls are closed and results are in for the primaries in Kentucky’s state legislature races.

Find results here for key races in the state, including the Democratic primary for House District 30, where Daniel Grossberg sought reelection in the face of allegations of harassment and assault, which have come from multiple women. The Kentucky Democratic Party has urged him to resign, but he has denied any wrongdoing. Also on the ballot were a Fayette County state House race, a battle to see who replaces congressional candidate Ryan Dotson in the state House, and more.

With all counties reporting their results, these are the final unofficial tallies.

This story was originally published May 19, 2026 at 8:31 PM.

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