In Kentucky statehouse races, Democrats flip 9 seats but balance of power remains the same

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: November 4, 2026

Words: 757

Last Updated: 5 days, 6 hours ago

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Kentucky Democrats flipped nine seats in the statehouse Tuesday, though Republicans’ supermajority in the General Assembly was unchanged in this General Election.

Some of the races were extremely close and candidates may request recounts. Republican Rep. Jeff Hodgson was just 100 votes ahead of Democrat William Zorn, according to the State Board of Elections.

But there were some surprises.

Two state Senate seats were flipped. Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, part of the Liberty …

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