When it comes to the race to replace David Yates in the state Senate, Louisville Democrats and Republicans alike see a big opportunity before them.

T he Jefferson County Clerk's Office is preparing for a special election to fill the seat for Kentucky Senate District 37 — it became vacant when Democrat David Yates left in order to become the head of that same clerk’s office.

Five states have off year elections for state government officials: the two on the ballot in 2025, as well as Mississippi, Louisiana, and Kentucky, which will have elections in 2027.

State records show out of more than 75,000 registered voters in Kentucky Senate District 37, 58% of them are Democrats while 30% are Republicans.

Several Kentucky state lawmakers will not run for reelection or are running for different offices in the 2026 midterm elections. Here's what to know.

David Yates is encouraging District 37 residents to vote in the special election to fill the seat vacated when he was appointed as clerk.

Jefferson County Republicans have nominated their pick for an open seat in the Kentucky Senate. The party’s executive committee team selected Calvin Leach as the GOP nominee for a special election in the 37th Senate District.

The Jefferson County Clerk's Office is getting ready for a special election to fill the Kentucky Senate District 37 seat that was recently vacated by David Yates.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg officially announced his re-election campaign on Tuesday. He was first elected in 2022 to replace Mayor Greg Fischer. That same year during his campaign, Greenberg was shot at by Quintez Brown and no one was hurt.

A Northern Kentucky Republican is renewing his push to limit pardon powers of Kentucky governors around election time. Some of his colleagues agreed with him in a committee hearing on the legislation Tuesday.