Zach Dembo
Coverage of Zach Dembo 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.
- Iran war makes things personal for veteran candidates
The article discusses how the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has influenced veteran candidates running for Congress, with Democrats and Republicans offering starkly different perspectives on the war's justification and consequences. Veterans like Dan Helmer and Michael Bouchard share personal experiences of military service, framing their political stances around wartime decisions and national security.