# 6th District primary race enters final week as early voting begins  
**Published:** 2026-05-12T11:05:00.000Z  
**Source:** [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-05-12/capitol-chat-homestretch-time-for-wide-open-sixth-congressional-district-race)  
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Voters in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District head into the final stretch of a hotly contested primary race this week, with [early voting beginning Thursday ahead of the May 19 primary](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-05-12/capitol-chat-homestretch-time-for-wide-open-sixth-congressional-district-race), according to WUKY 91.3 FM.

The race to represent the district, which encompasses much of central Kentucky including parts of the Lexington area, has drawn multiple candidates vying to advance to the general election. The competitive primary sets up what political observers expect to be a significant race in a battleground congressional district.

Laura Cullen Glasscock, editor and publisher of the Kentucky Gazette, discussed the state of the race this week on WUKY's Capitol Chat program, offering insight into the candidates and dynamics shaping the contest. The district has become a focal point for both major parties as they prepare for November's general election.

Eligible voters in the 6th Congressional District will have the opportunity to cast ballots early before Election Day, allowing them to participate in determining which candidates advance from the primary. Poll locations and early voting details are available through local election officials.

The winner of the Democratic and Republican primaries will face off in the general election later this year. Political analysts have characterized the primary races as competitive, reflecting the district's status as a swing area in Kentucky politics.

## Sources

- [WUKY 91.3 FM](https://www.wuky.org/wuky-news/2026-05-12/capitol-chat-homestretch-time-for-wide-open-sixth-congressional-district-race)

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