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Kentucky · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 4

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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

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Ed Gallrein Republican Republican nominee Ed Gallrein, a retired Navy SEAL captain and farmer, defeated incumbent Thomas Massie in Kentucky's 4th District primary. Full profile → Jeremy Todd Libertarian Libertarian candidate for U.S. House, Kentucky's 4th Congressional District (2026) Full profile → Melissa Claire Strange Democratic Democratic nominee challenging Republican Ed Gallrein in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, November 2026 Full profile →

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IssueEd Gallrein
Republican
Jeremy Todd
Libertarian
Melissa Claire Strange
Democratic
Economy & jobsSupports cutting taxes, reducing regulations, and curbing federal spending to fight inflation Supports free enterprise; opposes taxes and high spending Prioritizes lowering costs, manufacturing, and worker protections
HousingSupports removing regulatory barriers to reduce housing costs no sourced position Supports expanding affordable and middle-income housing
Health careno sourced position Opposes taxpayer-funded healthcare; supports voluntary assistance Supports phased move to universal healthcare with ACA expansion
ImmigrationSupports finishing the border wall, fully funding Border Patrol and ICE, and enforcing immigration laws Supports sponsor-based immigration with no welfare eligibility Supports border security with due process and path to citizenship
Abortion & reproductive rightsPro-life; lists 'Protect the Unborn' as a campaign priority Opposes elective abortion except to save the mother's life Supports federal protection of reproductive rights
EducationSupports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education, school choice, and ending DEI programs Supports eliminating the U.S. Department of Education Supports public education investment and universal Pre-K
Climate & energyno sourced position No stated climate position; opposes surveillance-driven data center growth Opposes data centers without community approval; supports moratorium
Crime & public safetySupports border security, backing police, and combating fentanyl Supports full deportation of undocumented immigrants Opposes mass surveillance via Flock cameras on privacy grounds
Taxes & budgetSupports tax cuts, reduced spending, and balanced budget Supports drastic spending and tax cuts; end the Federal Reserve Opposes executive tariffs; prioritizes lowering costs and inflation
GunsOpposes gun restrictions; supports Second Amendment without compromise Opposes all restrictions on gun ownership no sourced position
Democracy & electionsSupports voter ID, proof of citizenship, and election integrity measures Opposes outside money dominating elections Supports overturning Citizens United, term limits, and anti-gerrymandering
Foreign policy & defenseSupports Israel, conditions U.S. aid to Ukraine, and firm stance on Iran Opposes U.S. involvement in the Iran war; bring troops home no sourced position

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