Kevin Smith (Kentucky)
Kevin Smith (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 5
Ned Pillersdorf (D), Mikel Wein (Independent), and Billy Ray Wilson (Independent) are running in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 5 on November 3, 2026.
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| Mikel Wein (Independent) | ||
 | Billy Ray Wilson (Independent) (Write-in) | |
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Ned Pillersdorf (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 5 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 5
Incumbent Hal Rogers (R), Benjamin Hurley (R), Brandon Monhollen (R), Jerry Shelton (R), and Kevin Smith (R) are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 5 on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jacob Trimble (R)
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Campaign themes
2026
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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