District 1
The incumbent is Republican James Comer, who has represented the district since 2016. Comer elected with 73% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
- Alonzo Pennington, musician[1]
- Paul Walker, professor[2]
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Paul Walker |
51,094 |
74.6 |
|
Democratic |
Alonzo Pennington |
17,398 |
25.4 |
Total votes |
68,492 |
100.0 |
District 2
The incumbent is Republican Brett Guthrie, who has represented the district since 2009. Guthrie was re-elected unopposed in 2016.
Democratic primary
- Hank Linderman, musician[3]
- Brian Pedigo[4]
- Rane Eir Olivia Sessions[5]
- Grant Short[6]
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Hank Linderman |
14,516 |
30.0 |
|
Democratic |
Brian Pedigo |
13,866 |
28.7 |
|
Democratic |
Rane Eir Olivia Sessions |
10,501 |
21.7 |
|
Democratic |
Grant Short |
9,470 |
19.6 |
Total votes |
48,353 |
100.0 |
District 3
The incumbent is Democrat John Yarmuth, who has represented the district since 2007. Yarmuth was re-elected with 63% of the vote in 2016.
Republican primary
- Mike Craven
- Vickie Yates Glisson, lawyer[7]
- Rhonda Palazzo, realtor
Primary results
Republican primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Vickie Yates Glisson |
11,239 |
49.1 |
|
Republican |
Mike Craven |
6,163 |
26.9 |
|
Republican |
Rhonda Palazzo |
5,511 |
24.0 |
Total votes |
22,913 |
100.0 |
District 4
The incumbent is Republican Thomas Massie, who has represented the district since 2012. Massie was re-elected with 71% of the vote in 2016.
Democratic primary
- Seth Hall
- Christina Lord[8]
- Patti Piatt, business executive[9]
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Seth Hall |
17,859 |
40.8 |
|
Democratic |
Patti Piatt |
16,441 |
37.5 |
|
Democratic |
Christina Lord |
9,509 |
21.7 |
Total votes |
43,809 |
100.0 |
District 5
The incumbent is Republican Hal Rogers, who has represented the district since 1981. Rogers was re-elected unopposed in 2016.
Democratic primary
- Kenneth Stepp, attorney
- Scott Sykes
Primary results
Democratic primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Democratic |
Kenneth Stepp |
33,584 |
58.7 |
|
Democratic |
Scott Sykes |
23,637 |
41.3 |
Total votes |
57,221 |
100.0 |
Republican primary
Primary results
Republican primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Hal Rogers (incumbent) |
75,405 |
84.2 |
|
Republican |
Gerardo Serrano |
14,177 |
15.8 |
Total votes |
89,582 |
100.0 |
District 6
Republican Andy Barr, who has represented the district since 2013, was re-elected to a third term with 61% of the vote in 2016.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee included Kentucky's 6th congressional district on its initial list of Republican-held seats considered targets in 2018.[10][11]
Republican primary
Primary results
Republican primary results
Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
% |
|
Republican |
Andy Barr (incumbent) |
40,514 |
83.8 |
|
Republican |
Chuck Eddy |
7,858 |
16.2 |
Total votes |
48,372 |
100.0 |
General election
Endorsements
Andy Barr (R) |
- Federal officials
|
Polling
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Andy Barr (R) |
Amy McGrath (D) |
Other |
Undecided |
Public Opinion Strategies (R-Barr) |
October 6–8, 2018 |
400 |
± 4.9% |
48% |
46% |
– |
– |
Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group (D-McGrath) |
September 30 – October 2, 2018 |
501 |
± 4.5% |
44% |
51% |
– |
– |
Pulse Opinion Research |
September 12–17, 2018 |
600 |
± 4.0% |
47% |
47% |
2% |
3% |
NYT Upshot/Siena College |
September 6–8, 2018 |
506 |
± 4.9% |
47% |
46% |
– |
7% |
Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R-CLF) |
September 4–6, 2018 |
400 |
± 4.9% |
49% |
45% |
– |
6% |
Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group (D-McGrath) |
July 7–10, 2018 |
461 |
± 4.6% |
43% |
50% |
– |
7% |
Fabrizio, Lee & Associates (R-CLF) |
June 6–7, 2018 |
400 |
± 4.9% |
38% |
51% |
– |
11% |
DCCC (D) |
April 30–May 2, 2018 |
508 |
± 4.4% |
37% |
52% |
– |
8% |
Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group (D-McGrath) |
February 5–7, 2018 |
401 |
± 5.0% |
48% |
44% |
– |
– |
Hypothetical polling |
Poll source |
Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Andy Barr (R) |
Generic Democrat |
Other |
Undecided |
Public Policy Polling (D) |
February 12–13, 2018 |
662 |
± 3.8% |
42% |
44% |
– |
14% |
|
References
- ↑ "Can Alonzo Pennington Thumbpick His Way into Congress?". LA Progressive. 2018-03-10. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ reports, From New Era staff. "Murray man to run for congress, challenge Comer". Kentucky New Era. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "Hank Linderman running for Congress". TRISTATEHOMEPAGE. 2018-01-31. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "Danville hosts first public forum for Democratic congressional candidates | The Advocate-Messenger". www.amnews.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ wswietek@bgdailynews.com, WES SWIETEK. "Third Democrat files to challenge Guthrie". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "Four good Democratic candidates for Kentucky's Second District | The Advocate-Messenger". www.amnews.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "Kentucky Health Official Running for Congress | NewsRadio 840 WHAS". NewsRadio 840 WHAS. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "Here is the list of candidates for 4th Congressional District and KY House, Senate, from the region | NKyTribune". www.nkytribune.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "Massie Challenger Looks to Paint a Red District Blue". CityBeat Cincinnati. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ Cheney, Kyle (January 30, 2017). "Amid Democratic doldrums, DCCC identifies 2018 targets". Politico. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ↑ Sena, Dan (January 30, 2017). "House Democrats Playing Offense" (PDF). Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. Retrieved February 11, 2017.
- ↑ Arroyo, Emilie. "Lexington mayor Jim Gray files to run for Congress". Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "Theodore David Green". Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "McGrath will launch first campaign commercial during UK basketball game". Spectrum News. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ Staff, WKYT News. "State Senator Reggie Thomas to run for Congress". Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ "Geoff Young continues suit against Kentucky Democratic Party, even as he seeks its nomination | The State Journal". www.state-journal.com. Retrieved 2018-04-14.
- ↑ Donald J. Trump. "Heading to the Great State of Kentucky - Big Rally for Congressman Andy Barr - Fantastic guy, need his vote for MAGA! Strong on Crime, Tax Cuts, Military, Vets & 2nd A. His opponent will NEVER vote for us, only for Pelosi. Andy has my Strongest Endorsement!!! See you in Kentucky". Twitter.
External links
- Official campaign websites of first district candidates
- Official campaign websites of second district candidates
- Official campaign websites of third district candidates
- Official campaign websites of fourth district candidates
- Official campaign websites of fifth district candidates
- Official campaign websites of sixth district candidates