Ballot prep | Key races to watch in Kentucky's primary election
This year, Kentucky's primary includes dozens of races that could bring sweeping implications.
Here's a breakdown of some of the biggest races on the ballot Tuesday.
From retiring politicians, to big spending, and the president's influence, this primary election season has been one unlike any other.
Starting with the races that will determine who Kentucky sends to the nation's Capitol.
Fourth Congressional
In Kentucky's Fourth Congressional race is a key test of Trump's influence over the Republican party.
Ed Gallrein faces off against incumbent Thomas Massie in the most expensive U.S. House race in history and one of the most closely watched in the nation.
After voting against President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, opposing the war in Iran, and pushing for the release of the Epstein files, Massie has drawn fierce opposition from the president.
Trump has vowed to get Massie, who's held the seat since 2012, office. He has strongly supported Gallrein, a former NAVY seal and Shelby County farmer.
Kentucky US Senate
For Kentucky's US Senate seat, it's another test of Trump's influence.
Current U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and former attorney general Daniel Cameron face off to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell.
Trump-endorsed Barr touts his connection with the president and others at the national level, while Cameron makes a play for voters through his accomplishments as AG.
On the Democratic side, seven candidates are fighting for the same seat. Among them, Amy McGrath, who's running for Senate for the second time, and Charles Booker, who's launched a third bid for the office.
Jefferson County races
At the local level, for the first time ever, Metro Council races and the mayoral race are nonpartisan.
Incumbent Mayor Craig Greenberg battles 10 other candidates who include Metro Councilwoman Shameka Parrish Wright and former Metro Council legislative assistant Tine Burnell.
Jefferson County races on the Democratic ballot to watch include county clerk, where David Yates vies to keep his job after being appointed to the position by Greenberg following the death of former Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw.
For county attorney, two candidates look to replace the longest-serving county attorney in history, Mike O'Connell, who's been in office for more than 18 years. Sarah Martin and Karl Price will look to take over that seat.
In the race for sheriff, deputy chief Steve Healy, Mike Breen, and Stephen Yancey are battling to replace Sheriff David James.
