Thomas
A. Loecken
Independent candidate Thomas A. Loecken is running for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Background
Thomas A. Loecken is an Independent candidate running for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election. He is from Munfordville, Kentucky, and his candidacy is filed with the Kentucky Secretary of State as an Independent. [11, 16]
Available candidate summaries describe Loecken as an education consultant and farmer, though detailed work history or the dates he began either occupation are not available in the sources reviewed. He studied at Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC) during 2006–2008, though no degree is identified in available records. [1, 5]
Loecken previously sought the same seat as an Independent candidate in 2018 but did not win the office. No prior elected positions have been identified in reviewed sources. The current incumbent for Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District is Republican S. Brett Guthrie. [17, 21]
Loecken did not respond to a 2026 candidate questionnaire by the reporting outlet's deadline, limiting available biographical detail. No official campaign website or verified official social media accounts have been confirmed for his 2026 campaign. [2, 9]
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 2, Kentucky
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 8newsThomas Loecken listed as independent candidate in KY-02 but did not respond to Courier Journal questionnaire
The Courier Journal's October 8 candidate guide lists Thomas Loecken as an independent running in Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District for the November 3 general election, alongside Republican incumbent S. Brett Guthrie and Democrat Megan Wingfield. The guide notes that Loecken did not respond by deadline and provides no questionnaire responses or campaign profile.
Who's running for Congress in KY? Meet candidates in 2026 election · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Past elections
General election results for federal office, from the Federal Election Commission.
| Year | Seat | Result | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | U.S. House KY-02 · IND | Lost | 5,681 | 2.2% |
Covers the 2016 to 2022 general elections. The FEC has not yet published 2024 congressional results.
Sources 2
- [1] Voter Guide Profile for KY U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Thomas A ...(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