肯塔基州开启了2026年的竞选申请; 关键种族和重新划分选区改变了快速审查。 Kentucky opens 2026 election filings; key races and redistricting changes prompt scrutiny.

肯塔基州开放了2026年选举的候选人申请,正式程序从11月5日开始。 Kentucky has opened candidate filings for the 2026 elections, with the official process beginning November 5. 国会的竞选, 包括第9区竞技比赛, 现职的Andy Barr正在竞选连任, The state’s congressional races, including a competitive 9th District contest where incumbent Andy Barr is running for re-election, are drawing attention. 档案正在由国务卿在Frankfort的办公室处理,该办公室正在翻修中。 Filings are being handled by the Secretary of State’s office in Frankfort, which is undergoing renovations. 候选人必须符合财务披露要求,申报期限为1月9日。 Candidates must meet financial disclosure requirements, and the filing deadline is January 9. 地方竞选,包括派克县的竞选,也在进行中,有几位现任者开始重新竞选。 Local races, including in Pike County, are also underway, with several incumbents launching re-election bids. 虽然前警长Reed Adkins计划这样做,但还没有候选人申请担任执行法官。 No candidate has yet filed for judge-executive, though former superintendent Reed Adkins plans to do so. 敦促选民和候选人根据重新划分选区和遵守竞选财务规则,核查选区。 Voters and candidates are urged to verify precincts due to redistricting and follow campaign finance rules.