A general election will be held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 2, 2027. The primary election for all offices will be held on May 18, 2027.
Governor and lieutenant governor
Incumbent Democratic governor Andy Beshear is term-limited and ineligible for reelection.
Secretary of State
Incumbent Republican secretary of state Michael Adams is term-limited and ineligible for reelection.
Republican primary
Candidates
Declared
Mike Harmon, former auditor of public accounts (2016–2024) John "Brad" Holsclaw, lobbyist
John "Jack" Whitfield, attorney
Publicly expressed interest
Nick Wilson, state representative from HD-82 (2023–present)
Declined
Josh Bray, state representative from HD-71 (2021–present) John Hodgson, state representative from HD-36 (2023–present)
Democratic primary
Candidates
Publicly expressed interest
Erin Petrey, writer and candidate for Kentucky's 6th congressional district in 2026
Attorney General
Incumbent Republican attorney general Russell Coleman was elected in 2023 and is eligible for reelection.
Republican primary Candidates Declared Russell Coleman, incumbent attorney general
Auditor of Public Accounts Incumbent Republican auditor of public accounts Allison Ball was elected in 2023 and is eligible for reelection.
Republican primary Candidates Filed paperwork Allison Ball, incumbent auditor of public accounts
State Treasurer Incumbent Republican state treasurer Mark Metcalf was elected in 2023 and is eligible for reelection.
Republican primary Candidates Declared Mark Metcalf, incumbent state treasurer
Commissioner of Agriculture Incumbent Republican commissioner of agriculture Jonathan Shell was elected in 2023 and is eligible for reelection.
Republican primary Candidates Declared Jonathan Shell, incumbent commissioner of agriculture
See also Elections in Kentucky Politics of Kentucky Political party strength in Kentucky
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