Ralph
Alvarado

1. Economy & jobs Supports strategic tariffs, lower taxes, and reducing wasteful spending +

2. Health care Supports affordable healthcare, patient empowerment, and Medicaid block grants to states +

3. Immigration Supports border security, legal immigration reform, and deportation of criminal offenders +

4. Abortion & reproductive rights Has backed abortion restrictions; reported to support exceptions for rape and incest +

5. Climate & energy Supports an all-of-the-above energy policy with permitting reform +

6. Crime & public safety Supports deportation for undocumented immigrants who commit crimes +

7. Taxes & budget Supports tax cuts for workers, elimination of taxes on tips and Social Security +

8. Guns Supports expanded concealed carry rights; co-sponsored permitless carry bill +

9. Foreign policy & defense Supports strategic use of tariffs and US tech leadership over China +

1. Oct 27
   debate

   Estill County High School forum scheduled for Alvarado and Dembo (upcoming)

   An Estill County High School candidate forum featuring Alvarado and Dembo, among others, was announced and scheduled for October 27. As of the current date it has not yet occurred.

   ↳ Estill County High School to host candidate forum featuring local, state and federal races · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 9
   poll

   Cook Political Report shifts KY-06 rating in Dembo's direction, per DCCC

   The DCCC, a partisan Democratic source, reported that the Cook Political Report had shifted the KY-06 race in Dembo's direction, citing close polling with some surveys showing Dembo ahead.

   ↳ Cook Political Report Shifts KY-06 in Zach Dembo's ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 8
   poll

   Change Research poll shows Dembo leading Alvarado 47%-38% among likely voters

   A Change Research poll conducted September 29–October 5 showed Democrat Zach Dembo ahead of Alvarado by 9 points. The poll had a 4.4-point margin of error. Alvarado's campaign criticized the methodology, calling it 'manufactured momentum.'

   ↳ New poll shows Democrats with 9-point lead in Kentucky ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 7
   poll

   Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts KY-06 from 'Likely Republican' to 'Leans Republican'

   The University of Virginia's Sabato's Crystal Ball downgraded the race one notch, citing increasing competitiveness and changes to Alvarado's campaign messaging. The shift reflected a tighter-than-expected contest.

   ↳ Analysts shift Kentucky's 6th district race from 'Likely' to 'Leans Republican' · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 6
   endorsement

   Alvarado holds FOP and U.S. Chamber endorsements; Trump-aligned PAC spent $1M+ for him

   Louisville Public Media reported Alvarado had endorsements from the Fraternal Order of Police and U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The Trump-affiliated No Going Back PAC had spent more than $1 million supporting him, while Gov. Beshear's In This Together PAC spent $500,000 on attack ads against him.

   ↳ Election 2026: Ralph Alvarado, Zach Dembo face off in ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 5
   debate

   Alvarado spokesperson says data-center decisions belong to local fiscal courts

   At a Scott County candidate forum, Alvarado, through a spokesperson, said decisions on data centers 'belong in the hands of local fiscal courts.' Candidates at the forum were split on Flock license-plate cameras.

   ↳ Scott County candidates oppose data centers, split on ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 24
   debate

   Head-to-head Alvarado-Dembo debate remains unsettled weeks before election

   Kentucky Public Radio reported no standard debate had been arranged. The candidates shared a stage at a July Commerce Lexington luncheon but answered questions separately. Alvarado's campaign said he agreed to a Spectrum debate; a firm date and joint forum remained unclear.

   ↳ Will candidates for federal office square off in proper debates? The ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Aug 1
   news

   Alvarado shifts website messaging away from Trump references after primary

   After the primary, Alvarado removed prominent Trump references and images from his campaign website and moved toward 'independent leadership' messaging emphasizing lower prices, health-care choices, and affordability. He continued to say he was proud of Trump's endorsement.

   ↳ Election 2026: Ralph Alvarado, Zach Dembo face off in ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Jun 30
   filing

   Alvarado reports $1.52M in receipts, $398K cash on hand through June 30

   FEC-based figures via The Ledger showed Alvarado with $1,521,813 in receipts, $1,123,795 in disbursements, and $398,018 cash on hand as of June 30. These figures do not cover the later third quarter.

   ↳ RALPH A ALVARADO · The Race · The Ledger · Sep 26, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. May 19
    filing

    Alvarado wins Republican primary for Kentucky's 6th District

    Ralph Alvarado won the Republican primary and advanced to the general election to contest the open seat left by Andy Barr, who is running for U.S. Senate.

    ↳ Election 2026: Ralph Alvarado, Zach Dembo face off in ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police union
  Alvarado accepted the endorsement in Frankfort; PBS Kentucky Edition reported the event and quoted Alvarado saying he had 'earned the endorsement of the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police.' pbs.org · Aug 31, 2026
• Donald Trump, U.S. President official
  Trump announced his endorsement via Truth Social, stating Alvarado had his 'Complete and Total Endorsement.' wkyt.com · May 1, 2026
• Mike Johnson and joint House Republican leadership (including Steve Scalise, Tom Emmer, and Lisa McClain) official
  Speaker Johnson posted that the House Republican leadership team was proud to endorse Alvarado. x.com · May 1, 2026
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
  The Chamber announced its endorsement of Alvarado for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. uschamber.com · Apr 9, 2026

Raised

$1.52M

Spent

$1.12M

Cash on hand

$398K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6KY06192(opens in a new tab)