Zach
Dembo

1. Economy & jobs Opposes tariffs; supports higher minimum wage and workers +

2. Housing Supports increasing housing supply; curbing corporate home buying +

3. Health care Supports Medicaid restoration, ACA expansion, and public option +

4. Immigration Supports border security, legal immigration reform, path to citizenship +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Opposes government involvement in reproductive decisions +

6. Education Supports fully funding public schools, teacher pay, and job training +

7. Climate & energy Supports local input and environmental accountability for data centers +

8. Crime & public safety Supports accountability and oversight of law enforcement including ICE +

9. Taxes & budget Opposes tariffs as hidden taxes; opposes tax cuts for the wealthy +

10. Foreign policy & defense Opposes U.S. war in Iran; supports NATO and conditional Israel support +

1. Oct 9
   poll

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

   The DCCC reported that Cook Political Report moved its KY-06 rating in Dembo's direction as the campaign described momentum surging for Dembo.

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

   Change Research poll shows Dembo leading Alvarado 47%–38%

   FOX 56 reported a Change Research online survey of likely voters (Sept. 29–Oct. 5) showing Dembo ahead 47%–38%, with 7% for a third party and 8% undecided; margin of error was 4.4 points.

   ↳ New poll shows Democrats with 9-point lead in Kentucky 6th Congressional District race - NewsBreak · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 6
   endorsement

   LPM reports Dembo holds AFL-CIO and NEA endorsements

   Louisville Public Media reported that Dembo had secured endorsements from the AFL-CIO and National Education Association, though exact endorsement dates were not given in the article.

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

   Dembo provides statement to Scott County forum opposing special data-center tax breaks

   Dembo did not attend the Scott County candidate forum in person but provided a statement opposing special tax breaks and liability protections for data-center developers and supporting a ban on congressional stock trading based on nonpublic information.

   ↳ Scott County candidates oppose data centers, split on ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 2
   poll

   Dembo campaign poll shows him leading Alvarado 42%–37%

   Dembo's campaign released a poll showing him ahead 42%–37%, with 11% for third-party candidates. In a head-to-head version, Dembo led 46%–43%. These figures were released by the campaign, not an independent authority.

   ↳ New Poll Shows Zach Dembo Leading Ralph Alvarado ... · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Oct 2
   news

   Dembo calls for aggressive AI regulation and public input on data centers

   The Herald-Leader reported Dembo called for aggressive regulation on AI development, child-safety measures, AI transparency requirements, public input before data center projects proceed, and requiring companies to cover added energy costs.

   ↳ Fact check: What do Central Kentucky House candidates say about AI and data centers? · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Oct 1
   news

   Outside groups have spent $1.29M on KY-06 race through Sept. 26

   The Lexington Herald-Leader reported that third-party groups spent $1.29 million on the race. Trump-aligned No Going Back PAC spent over $1 million supporting Alvarado; Beshear's In This Together PAC spent $500,000 on attack ads against Alvarado.

   ↳ Flooded with ads for Central Kentucky's US House race? Thank these out-of-town PACs · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Oct 1
   poll

   Inside Elections shifts KY-06 rating in Dembo's direction again

   The DCCC reported that Inside Elections moved its rating of the KY-06 race toward Dembo, reflecting growing competitiveness in the district.

   ↳ 🚨 RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts KY-06 in ... · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. Sep 29
   poll

   Sabato's Crystal Ball moves KY-06 from 'Likely Republican' to 'Lean Republican'

   Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted its rating of the KY-06 race in Dembo's direction, citing campaign developments including the removal of Trump references from Alvarado's website.

   ↳ BREAKING: Sabato's Crystal Ball Moves KY-06 in Zach Dembo's ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. Sep 28
    news

    Dembo releases third general election ad highlighting anti-corruption and cost-of-living platform

    The campaign announced a third general-election ad promoting a lifetime lobbying ban for former members of Congress, congressional term limits, a ban on congressional insider stock trading, and positions on tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and the Iran war.

    ↳ ICYMI: Dembo Up With Third General Election Ad · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
11. Sep 23
    news

    Dembo launches second general election ad contrasting his record with Alvarado's

    Dembo's campaign announced his second general election ad drawing a contrast between his record protecting Kentuckians and what the campaign characterized as Alvarado's 'cowardice.'

    ↳ ICYMI: Zach Dembo Launches Second General Election Ad ... · Sep 23, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
12. Sep 21
    debate

    Debate uncertainty reported: Dembo and Alvarado disagree on debate venues

    Kentucky Public Radio reported that Alvarado agreed to a Spectrum debate while Dembo's campaign said he would debate on WKYT and KET. It was unclear whether the candidates would appear at the same time.

    ↳ Dems think ‘affordability’ gives them a shot in 6th District, but GOP touts historical patterns · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
13. Sep 19
    endorsement

    Gov. Andy Beshear publicly backs Dembo, fundraises and campaigns on his behalf

    The Washington Examiner reported that Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear was fundraising and campaigning for Dembo, using his political network and appearing in campaign content. Beshear stated: 'I am proud to support Zach Dembo for Congress.'

    ↳ Andy Beshear goes all in to flip Trump-won House seat in Kentucky · Sep 19, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• LiUNA Local 189 union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Rep. Jason Crow official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• League of Conservation Voters organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Mary Noble, former Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary and Kentucky Supreme Court Justice official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• New Politics organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date established. zachdembo.com
• Next 50 organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Bluegrass Labor Council union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Kerry Harvey, former Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Serve America organization
  Endorsed Dembo for the Democratic nomination; no date established in sources reviewed. zachdembo.com
• Groundwork Project PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees Division of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Jacqueline Coleman, Lieutenant Governor official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Hold The Line organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• UAW Local 862 union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Dr. Jay Box, former President of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Foreign Policy for America organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; separate announcement also available. fpactionnetwork.org
• Council for a Livable World organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Association of Flight Attendants union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• VoteVets organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Alliance for Retired Americans organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Painters Union DC 6 union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Rep. Lauren Underwood official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Committee to Protect Health Care organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• United Steelworkers union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Rocky Adkins, Senior Adviser to the Governor official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• End Citizens United organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Rep. Pat Ryan official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• With Honor organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• UFCW 227 union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Rep. Derek Tran official
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• New Dems Coalition organization
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• American Federation of Government Employees union
  Listed on campaign endorsement page; no date stated. zachdembo.com
• Blue Dog PAC organization
  Announced its endorsement of Dembo. bluedogdems.com · Aug 11, 2026
• Kentucky State AFL-CIO union
  Dembo publicly acknowledged the endorsement on X. x.com · Jun 22, 2026
• Andy Beshear, Kentucky Governor official
  Endorsed Dembo after he became the Democratic nominee. Beshear said he had worked closely with Dembo in his administration and called him "the kind of person that will lead with conviction, character, and competence." zachdembo.com · May 26, 2026
• Ben Chandler, former U.S. Representative for KY-06 official
  Former congressman for the KY-06 district announced support. zachdembo.com · May 13, 2026
• Jim Gray, former Lexington mayor and Kentucky Transportation Secretary official
  Campaign's May 13 announcement says he had recently announced support. zachdembo.com · May 13, 2026
• Lexington Herald-Leader editorial board newspaper
  Endorsed Dembo in the Democratic primary. zachdembo.com · May 11, 2026
• National Education Association (NEA) union
  Announced endorsement in the KY-06 primary. zachdembo.com · May 5, 2026

Raised

$1.46M

Spent

$973K

Cash on hand

$491K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6KY06184(opens in a new tab)