Kentucky's 6th Congressional District
Coverage of Kentucky's 6th Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary
Zach Dembo, a former U.S. attorney, won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District seat, and will face an uphill battle in the November general election. Dembo previously served as a federal prosecutor and policy advisor to Governor Andy Beshear. He cited Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department as a catalyst for his run.
- Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary
Zach Dembo, a former U.S. attorney, won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District seat, and will face an uphill battle in the November general election. Dembo cited Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department as the reason he pursued office. The district has historically leaned Republican, with incumbent Rep. Andy Barr winning reelection in 2024 with 63% of the vote.
- Trump-backed candidate wins Kentucky primary to replace Barr
Ralph Alvarado, a Trump-backed former Tennessee health commissioner and Kentucky state senator, won the Republican primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District to replace retiring Rep. Andy Barr. Alvarado, a physician and early Trump supporter, will compete in a district Democrats have added to their target list despite its strong Republican lean.