Greenup County, Kentucky

Kentucky House District 98

One candidate is tracked for Kentucky House District 98 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Aaron Thompson. Candidate information follows official Greenup County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Aaron Thompson (Republican) is on the November 3 ballot for Kentucky House District 98; Aaron Thompson is the sitting member, per the General Assembly roster (legislature.ky.gov). Party nominees were chosen at the May 19 primary (plurality, no runoffs); independent and minor-party candidates qualified by petition. The field is the Secretary of State's 2026 General Election candidate filings list. This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot. Aaron Thompson is the only candidate on the ballot for this seat; unopposed candidates still appear on Kentucky ballots, so the race is on the November 3 ballot but is not contested.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Aaron Thompson, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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Aaron Thompson

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

economic and workforce development for Eastern Kentucky
eliminating the state income tax
infrastructure development, including internet and cell service

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Aaron Thompson is a native of South Shore and resident of Russell running for Kentucky House District 98, per the campaign site. He is a graduate of the University of Kentucky and previously served as an Executive Director and Field Representative in the Kentucky Governor's Office and Department for Local Government, and as Director of Special Projects for a U.S. member of Congress, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for Kentucky House District 98 in 2026?

When is the Kentucky House District 98 election in Kentucky?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for Kentucky are on the Kentucky election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Greenup County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Greenup County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Aaron Thompson, full profile Official Kentucky election office