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Brett Guthrie
Republican U.S. Representative Brett Guthrie (KY-02) seeks re-election in 2026; chairs House Energy and Commerce Committee.
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Background
S. Brett Guthrie is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District, a seat he has held since January 3, 2009. In the 119th Congress, he chairs the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. 12
Guthrie was born in Florence, Alabama, and resides in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1987 and earned a master's degree in public and private management from Yale University in 1997. He served in the U.S. Army from 1987 to 1990 and the Army Reserve from 1990 to 2002, and later worked as vice president of Trace Die Cast, a manufacturing company in Bowling Green. 253
Before his congressional career, Guthrie served in the Kentucky State Senate representing the 32nd District from the late 1990s through 2008–2009. He was first elected to the U.S. House in 2008 and has been re-elected to each subsequent Congress. 25
Guthrie filed for re-election to Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District in 2026 and is identified by the Federal Election Commission as the Republican incumbent candidate. 1122
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Kentucky
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District; Chair, House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Website
- guthrie.house.gov(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Voting record
How S. Brett Guthrie voted in Congress: 118th Congress (2023–24) and 119th Congress (2025–26), Jan 3, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026. From the official House and Senate roll call records.
- roll call votes
- 1,909
- missed
- 0.3%
- with their party’s majority
- 96%
Recent key votes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · S2403 · Economy & jobsRetire through Ownership ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9497 · Climate & energyWater Resources Development ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9340 · Climate & energyRatepayer Protection ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HJRES213 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR10326 · Crime & public safetyPROOF ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 · House · HR9576 · Crime & public safetyNational Fraud Enforcement Division ActOn Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HJRES210 · Climate & energyProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”On Passage · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
- Sep 15, 2026 · House · HR9500 · Taxes & budgetTax Relief for Fraud Victims ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · PassedOfficial roll call ↗(opens in a new tab)Yes
Key votes are final decisions on bills and joint resolutions, and top nominations. Software sorts each into an issue from its official title, so check the roll call. All 1,909 votes →
Timeline
- Oct 8newsGuthrie did not respond to Courier Journal candidate questionnaire by deadline
The Courier Journal's October 8 roundup of Kentucky congressional candidates noted that Guthrie did not respond to the publication by its deadline for the 2026 candidate profile.
Who's running for Congress in KY? Meet candidates in 2026 election · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsGuthrie seeks changes to Senate bipartisan permitting bill
Punchbowl News reported that Guthrie wants modifications to the Senate permitting bill, reinforcing his office's earlier reluctance to endorse it outright.
Brett Guthrie seeks changes to permitting bill · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 7newsPunchbowl reports Guthrie backs 'kill switch' provisions for AI models
Punchbowl News reported that Guthrie supports the inclusion of 'kill switch' mechanisms for artificial-intelligence models, framed as a policy development rather than a campaign announcement.
Brett Guthrie backs kill switch for AI models · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5filingGuthrie leads 12 House members in amicus brief supporting Kentucky's EPA air-quality lawsuit
Guthrie announced he led 12 other House members in filing an amicus brief supporting Kentucky and other states seeking Supreme Court review of the EPA's 2024 fine-particle air-quality standard, arguing the rule was adopted without required thorough review.
Guthrie Leads Members of Congress in Submitting Amicus Brief in Support of Kentucky Lawsuit Against the EPA · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 1newsGuthrie's office declines to endorse Senate permitting deal; points to House POWER Act effort
Politico reported that Guthrie's office did not explicitly endorse a Senate bipartisan permitting agreement, instead pointing to House efforts. Guthrie's own POWER Act was described as a discussion draft, not yet formally introduced.
Senate bipartisan permitting deal faces a House buzz saw · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 29newsGuthrie, as E&C Chair, announces Republican health-care fraud-fighting package
As chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Guthrie announced a Republican legislative package aimed at combating fraud in Medicare, Medicaid, and other health-care programs.
E&C Republicans Introduce Critical Fraud-Fighting Package to ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsGuthrie notably absent from local church picnic campaign event; Democrat Wingfield attends
A Courier Journal profile of Democratic challenger Megan Wingfield noted that Guthrie did not take the stage at a local church picnic. The article does not establish it was a scheduled debate or formal campaign event.
Meet Megan Wingfield, a mechanic hoping to flip a deep red House district · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 17newsGuthrie-cosponsored bill to protect seniors from fraud passes the House
Guthrie's congressional office reported that a bill he cosponsored aimed at protecting American seniors from fraud passed the full House.
Guthrie-Cosponsored Bill to Protect American Seniors from Fraud Passes House · Sep 17, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Campaign for Working Families organizationListed by iVoterGuide under 'Conservative' endorsements heading; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- Huck PAC organizationListed by iVoterGuide under 'Conservative' endorsements heading; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Right to Life organizationListed by iVoterGuide; also noted on Guthrie's campaign biography as 'endorsed by the National Right to Life Committee.' No date provided. ivoterguide.com
- National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) organizationListed by iVoterGuide under 'Conservative' endorsements heading; no date provided. Guthrie's campaign biography also notes an 'A' rating from the NRA, though the rating is not described there as a formal endorsement. ivoterguide.com
- Kentucky Right to Life Association organizationListed by iVoterGuide under 'Conservative' endorsements heading; no date provided. ivoterguide.com
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | U.S. House KY-02 · R | Won | 170,487 | 71.9% |
| 2020 | U.S. House KY-02 · R | Won | 255,735 | 71.0% |
| 2018 | U.S. House KY-02 · R | Won | 171,700 | 66.7% |
| 2016 | U.S. House KY-02 · R | Won | 251,825 | 100.0% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $4.71M
- Spent
- $3.36M
- Cash on hand
- $1.72M
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H8KY02031(opens in a new tab)
Sources 17
- [1] S. Brett Guthrie iVoterGuide Profile(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
- [2] Who's running for Congress in KY? Meet candidates in 2026 election(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] Brett Guthrie backs kill switch for AI models(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [4] Brett Guthrie seeks changes to permitting bill(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
- [5] Guthrie Leads Members of Congress in Submitting Amicus Brief in Support of Kentucky Lawsuit Against the EPA(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [6] Senate bipartisan permitting deal faces a House buzz saw(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
- [7] E&C Republicans Introduce Critical Fraud-Fighting Package to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
- [8] Meet Megan Wingfield, a mechanic hoping to flip a deep red House district(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [9] Republicans' Commonsense Results for the American People(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
- [10] Guthrie-Cosponsored Bill to Protect American Seniors from Fraud Passes House(opens in a new tab) Sep 17, 2026
- [11] Guthrie Votes in Favor of Bipartisan Housing Package to Preserve the American Dream(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2026
- [12] Guthrie Votes to Fund ICE, Border Patrol, and End Democrats’ Open-Border Distraction(opens in a new tab) Jun 9, 2026
- [13] Guthrie Votes to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights and Expand Benefits for Severely Injured Heroes(opens in a new tab) May 21, 2026
- [14] Congressman Guthrie Votes to Fully Fund Department of Veterans Affairs and Support Military Infrastructure Projects(opens in a new tab) May 15, 2026
- [15] ICYMI: Guthrie Touts Elimination of Taxes on Tips and Overtime at Elizabethtown Roundtable(opens in a new tab) Apr 15, 2026
- [16] Brett's Bulletin: An Important Update on my Work in Congress(opens in a new tab) Apr 8, 2026
- [17] Guthrie Votes in Support of Final FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act(opens in a new tab) Dec 10, 2025