KET will host conversations with candidates seeking federal office in the 2026 primary election as part of its weekly Kentucky Tonight series.

KET Monday, April 20
Republican candidates for U.S. Senate at 8/7 pm
Followed by Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate

KET Monday, April 27
Republican candidates for the 6th District U.S. House of Representatives at 8/7 pm
Followed by Democratic candidates for the 6th District U.S. House of Representatives

KET Monday, May 4
Republican candidates for the 4th District U.S. House of Representatives at 8/7 pm
Followed by Democratic candidates for the 4th District U.S. House of Representatives

KET Monday, May 11
Candidates for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Districts U.S. House of Representatives beginning at 8/7 pm

“As Kentucky’s only statewide media, KET is pleased to bring these important conversations to viewers,” said Shae Hopkins, KET executive director and CEO. “And we’re proud to be the place Kentuckians trust for civil discourse about critical issues facing the Commonwealth and the nation.”

Candidates invited to appear on these programs have demonstrated satisfaction of KET’s candidate invitation criteria, published at KET.org/candidate-invitation-criteria.

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