Paducah elections · Candidate listing
Danny Carroll
Republican Party · Incumbent
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Background
Carroll is the Republican incumbent running for Kentucky Senate District 2 in 2026 and has served in the Senate since 2015. A 2025 Congressional Record tribute says he spent 24 years with the Paducah Police Department, retiring as assistant chief, and then served as president and CEO of Easterseals West Kentucky before announcing his retirement from that role.
Sources: Kentucky Secretary of State, 2026 General Election candidate filings, Kentucky General Assembly legislator profile, Congressional Record, Tribute to Danny Carroll
What the candidate has said
Statements are attributed to the linked sources.
Youth mental health
He said he would continue advocating for a high-acuity mental-health facility for young people in crisis and additional funding for female youth detention facilities.
What's on the Ballot in Paducah: November 3, 2026 ElectionTransportation safety
He described support for measures to improve school transportation and address distracted driving.
What's on the Ballot in Paducah: November 3, 2026 ElectionProperty taxes
He described a proposed property-tax measure that would freeze the taxable value of a home for people 65 and older, starting when they turn 65 or purchase the home, whichever is later.
What's on the Ballot in Paducah: November 3, 2026 Election