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Kentucky · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 1

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Official source: Kentucky Secretary of State (candidate filings, Michael G. Adams) and Kentucky State Board of Elections (elect.ky.gov, calendar and results) ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

U.S. House · District 1 Vote for one
James R. Comer Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent U.S. Rep. James R. Comer represents Kentucky's 1st Congressional District and is seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → John "Drew" Williams Democratic Democratic challenger to Rep. James Comer in Kentucky's 1st Congressional District; boat dock builder and Benton native. Full profile →

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IssueJames R. Comer
Republican
John "Drew" Williams
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports lower taxes, fewer regulations, and domestic manufacturing Voted 86 yes · 4 no · 4 missedSupports small-business tax incentives and regulatory relief
Housingno sourced position Voted 5 yes Supports expanding affordable housing and cutting red tape
Health careSupports rural healthcare, Medicare, and lower drug costs Voted 32 yes · 1 missedSupports healthcare insurance reform to limit insurer control
ImmigrationSupports stronger border security and immigration enforcement Voted 23 yes · 1 no · 1 missedSupports border security tech but opposes a physical wall; backs path to citizenship
Abortion & reproductive rightsSupports pro-life policies and abortion restrictions Voted 4 yes no sourced position
EducationSupports local school control, career education, and parental voice Voted 30 yes Supports public school investment and universal pre-K
Climate & energyOpposes federal climate regulations; supports domestic fossil-fuel energy Voted 106 yes · 7 no · 2 missedSupports clean energy with oversight and community benefits over corporate profits
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Voted 78 yes no sourced position
Taxes & budgetSupports lower taxes and reduced government spending Voted 60 yes · 1 no Supports $100,000 federal income-tax exemption and eliminating the gas tax
GunsStrongly opposes gun-control measures; supports concealed-carry reciprocity Voted 8 yes no sourced position
Democracy & electionsCertified 2020 Electoral College results; raised election-integrity concerns Voted 16 yes Supports public election financing, term limits, and ending dark money
Foreign policy & defenseSupports sanctions on adversaries, Israel security aid, banning Russian oil Voted 98 yes · 10 no · 3 missedNo substantive foreign policy position found; lists Military/Veterans heading

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