KY-06
Ralph Alvarado (R) vs. Jay J Bowman (I) vs. Zach Dembo (D) vs. Pete Lynch (I). General election Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
What does a U.S. representative do?
Writes and votes on federal laws for a district of about 760,000 people. All bills about taxes and spending must start in the House. 2-year term. One per district.
- Votes on the federal budget
- Introduces bills
- Helps constituents with federal agencies (Social Security, VA, passports)
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Listed alphabetically by last name. Each box has the same sections in the same order. Donation and campaign links appear only after we confirm they belong to the candidate's own committee.
Ralph Alvarado
Who they are
In their words: “Ralph Alvarado is an America First Fighter for Kentucky's 6th District. President Trump needs more allies in Congress to deliver on his bold vision to Make America Great Again. Ralph is the fighter we need for Kentucky.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
What they've done
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Jay J Bowman
Who they are
What they say they'll do
- Living Wage
- Universal Citizen Health Care
- National Defense
- Agriculture and Kentucky Farmers
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Zach Dembo
Who they are
In their words: “Zach Dembo has dedicated his entire career to public service—whether serving as a Navy JAG officer, a federal prosecutor fighting crime and defending constitutional rights, or as a teacher in an underserved community. Now he's running to be your champion in Congress.” campaign site
What they say they'll do
- Let women make their own healthcare decisions and support families
- Make Healthcare Affordable for Everyone
- Commonsense Immigration Reform
- End the Trade War and Get Costs Down for Kentucky Families
- Strengthen Our Schools and Invest in the Next Generation
What they've done
Who funds them
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Pete Lynch
Who they are
What they say they'll do
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Where they stand, issue by issue
Quotes are taken from each campaign's own website (first sentences of the section, unedited). Topics are assigned by keyword; we do not summarize or score positions. "No public position found" means we did not find the topic on the campaign site, not that the candidate has no view.
Implement Employer Penalties/Taxes : One proposed legislative solution is the "Stop Bad Employers by Zeroing Out Subsidies", which would impose a tax on large corporations equivalent to 100% of the government benefits (such as food stamps or Medicaid) their full-time employees receive.source
Central Kentuckians are struggling to make ends meet. Working families can’t afford groceries, and the middle class is getting squeezed while politicians in Washington do nothing about it.source
Develop a Comprehensive Plan: Design a single-payer healthcare system that covers essential medical services, such as preventive care, hospitalization, prescription drugs, and long-term care, with clear eligibility criteria and benefits. Private / Government / or a Hybrid single payer system.source
The government shouldn’t have a say in how and when you start a family or in what women choose to do with their own bodies. As the son of two physicians, I know how private and sacred the relationship between a doctor and her patient is.source
Reform the Current System: Streamline the immigration process by reducing bureaucratic red tape, simplifying application procedures, and providing clear guidelines for applicants.source
ICE is out of control right now; one need look no further than their killings of two Americans in broad daylight. The firing of Kristi Noem was long overdue and in no way addresses the underlying problems with that overfunded and undersupervised agency.source
Increase Funding for Prevention : Allocate more resources to drug prevention programs that focus on education, community support, and early intervention to reduce substance abuse before it begins.source
The Justice Department should work for the American people, not the President. The Justice Manual, the document that outlines the Department’s policies and procedures, should be codified so one figure can’t change it to their own benefit.source
Revise federal education policies: Reevaluate and modify federal policies, such as No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top, to give states and local school districts more autonomy in decision-making and implementation.source
I started my career teaching 8th graders in the Mississippi Delta, and it will always be the hardest job I’ve ever had, even if I get the honor of being your next congressman. Our teachers are underpaid and undersupported, our school buildings are crumbling, and too many politicians want to...source
Prioritize Strategic Spending: Evaluate current defense spending and prioritize programs that are most essential for maintaining a strong and effective military.source
Break the Cycle: Stop career politicians prioritizing re-election over problem-solving.source
As a federal prosecutor, I spent my career keeping my community safe and holding the powerful accountable to the fullest extent of the law. Now, I’m running for Congress because we need someone who will take that fight to Washington and focus on the issues that matter.source
Reverse the Course: On tariffs and other economically restrictive measures. Congress needs to assert itself on behalf of farmers if we are to avoid a widespread collapse of American agriculture and our rural communities.source
No candidate in this race addresses on their site: Taxes & government spending, Social Security & Medicare, Guns, Abortion, Energy & environment, Foreign policy & defense, Housing, Roads, transit & infrastructure.
About this race
No incumbent is on the ballot (open seat). The race is rated a toss-up. 2-year term. One per district.
Rating from the Cook Political Report race ratings, Oct 23, 2026. Candidates from the Kentucky Secretary of State candidate filings, 2026 General Election (6th Congressional District).
