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U.S. Senator in Kentucky
- Election date
- November 3, 2026
- Filing deadline
- November 5, 2025 - June 2, 2026
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U.S. Senator
About this position
The U.S. Senate is one of two chambers of the federal legislature. Senators are responsible for writing and passing legislation, approving presidential appointments, and ratifying treaties with foreign countries.
Position Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$174,000/year
Partisan Type
partisan
Election Frequency
Every 6 years
Eligibility Requirements
Senator must be at least thirty years, have been a citizen of the United States for at least nine years, and must be an inhabitant of the state they seek to represent.
Filing Requirements
Filing fee is $500; signature requirement of 2 registered voters of the same party from the district or jurisdiction from which candidate seeks nomination (Democrat and Republican) or 5,000 signatures (independent).
Paperwork Instructions
Submit paperwork to the Secretary of State's office.
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