Scenes from election night in Kentucky

Supporters of Zach Dembo, Kentucky Sixth Congressional District Democratic candidate, cheer during Dembo’s victory speach at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington, Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Brian Simms for Kentucky Lantern)

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg won his bid for reelection. Nov. 3, 2026. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Sarah Ladd)

Supporters watch the results come in while waiting for US Representative Andy Barr’s speech during his election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Arden Barnes for Kentucky Lantern)

US Representative Andy Barr speaks during his election night watch party on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Arden Barnes for Kentucky Lantern)

Charles Booker gives a concession speech on Nov. 3, 2026. He lost his bid to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell to Andy Barr. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Sarah Ladd)

Zach Dembo and his wife, Lindsey, celebrate his win in the 6th District Congressional race on Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Brian Simms for Kentucky Lantern)

Rhonda Morphew, friend of Ralph Alvarado, leads the volunteers in a prayer before the voting polls close on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Solid Rock Angus Barn in Winchester, Ky. (Kentucky Lantern Photo by Brooke Johnson)

Supporters of Zach Dembo, Kentucky Sixth Congressional District Democratic candidate, cheer while watching 2026 midterm election results at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington, Nov. 3, 2026.(Photo by Brian Simms for Kentucky Lantern)

U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey of the 3rd District, gives a victory speech at the Galt House on Tuesday night. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Sarah Ladd)

Ralph Alvarado walks off the stage after giving his concession speech after losing to Zach Dembo on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Solid Rock Angus Barn in Winchester, Ky. (Photo by Brooke Johnson for Kentucky Lantern)