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What's on the Ballot in Owensboro: November 3, 2026 Election

The races below are read from the Daviess County Clerk, the state election office and Ballotpedia. What each candidate says is quoted from their own campaign site or a questionnaire they answered, with the link beside it. This page does not recommend anyone.

Election day is November 3, 2026. Last updated October 4, 2026. For polling places, hours and ID rules, see voting in Owensboro.

Federal

U.S. Senate

Candidate list from Kentucky Secretary of State [web:6]

Andy Barr(Republican Party)

Campaign website

Andy Barr is a Lexington native and U.S. representative. He is a graduate of Henry Clay High School, the University of Virginia, and the University of Kentucky College of Law; his campaign biography says he lives in Lexington with his family. (Andy Barr for Senate — Meet Andy)

In their own words
  • Border security: Barr supports border security measures including restarting border-wall construction, hiring more border agents, and ending catch-and-release. https://barrforsenate.com/issues/ Andy Barr for Senate — Issues
  • Tax cuts: Barr supports tax cuts, including the 2025 tax law he describes as the largest tax cut in American history. https://barrforsenate.com/issues/ Andy Barr for Senate — Issues
  • Energy: Barr supports expanding Kentucky coal and other energy production, and says his plan would create jobs and lower energy costs. https://barrforsenate.com/issues/ Andy Barr for Senate — Issues
  • Background: Barr is a Lexington native and U.S. representative who graduated from Henry Clay High School, the University of Virginia, and the University of Kentucky College of Law. He lives in Lexington with his wife and children. Andy Barr for Senate — Meet Andy

Charles Booker(Democratic Party)

Campaign website

Charles Booker is a lifelong Kentuckian and former Kentucky state representative from Louisville. He is the son of a West Louisville family, according to his campaign biography. (Charles Booker for U.S. Senate, Lexington Herald-Leader)

In their own words
  • Healthcare: Booker supports healthcare as a human right and says he is committed to healthcare for all. https://charlesbookerky.org/ Charles Booker for U.S. Senate
  • Jobs and unions: Booker says he supports union jobs in every county and good jobs for Kentuckians. https://charlesbookerky.org/ Charles Booker for U.S. Senate
  • Data centers: Booker supports a moratorium on new data-center construction. https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/09/08/kentucky-republicans-decry-socialism-campaign-trail-democrats-push-back/91447962007/ The Courier Journal

Christopher Campbell(Kentucky Party)

Campaign website

Campbell’s campaign biography says he is a dues-paying member of a labor union, Local 1076, and served in the Kentucky National Guard. It does not state his occupation, prior offices, or how long he has lived in Kentucky. (Christopher Campbell for Senate)

In their own words
  • Healthcare: Campbell supports Medicare for All, describing healthcare as a basic human right and arguing that government should provide for citizens’ basic medical needs. https://campbellforsenate.org/ Christopher Campbell for Senate
  • Environment: Campbell supports a constitutional “Green” Amendment to protect a safe, healthy environment and proposes legislation to end companies’ use of carbon credits. https://campbellforsenate.org/ Christopher Campbell for Senate
  • Labor: Campbell supports safe working conditions, good benefits and pay, and protections for workers raising grievances. https://campbellforsenate.org/ Christopher Campbell for Senate

U.S. House, District 2

Candidate list from Kentucky Secretary of State [web:12]

Megan Wingfield(Democratic Party)

Campaign website

Wingfield’s campaign biography says she was born and raised in Bowling Green, graduated from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College with an automotive technology degree, and built a career solving problems with her hands. (Megan Wingfield for Congress)

In their own words
  • Data centers: Wingfield said she supports a nationwide moratorium on data centers. https://www.wnky.com/wingfield-kicks-off-campaign-tour-in-cave-city/ WNKY
  • Healthcare: Wingfield said she supports universal health care. https://www.wnky.com/wingfield-kicks-off-campaign-tour-in-cave-city/ WNKY
  • Labor: Wingfield described herself as very pro-union and pro-labor. https://www.wnky.com/wingfield-kicks-off-campaign-tour-in-cave-city/ WNKY

S. Brett Guthrie(Republican Party)Incumbent

Campaign website

Guthrie served in the U.S. Army after graduating from West Point and later worked in his family’s Bowling Green manufacturing business. He served in the Kentucky Senate before being elected to the U.S. House in 2008, where he currently chairs the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (Brett Guthrie for Congress — Meet Brett, Brett Guthrie for Congress)

In their own words

Thomas A. Loecken(Independent)

Loecken is described in available candidate listings as an education consultant and farmer from Munfordville, Kentucky. He previously ran as an independent for the same U.S. House seat in 2018. (2026 Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District Election)