Former Federal Prosecutor Zach Dembo Wins Kentucky 6th District Democratic Primary
Zach Dembo, a former federal prosecutor, won the Democratic primary in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, and will run in November for the open seat.[1]
He ran as a critic of what he called former President Donald Trump's "weaponization" of the Justice Department during his campaign.[1] Dembo will face Republican nominees in November for a seat long held by Rep. Andy Barr, who is instead running for U.S. Senate.[1]
Dembo previously served as a U.S. attorney and a Navy JAG officer before joining Gov. Andy Beshear's office as a policy adviser and legislative director.
He reported raising about $956,000 through April 2026, giving him a strong financial position entering the general election.
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- On Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Zach Dembo won the Democratic primary in Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.
- Dembo is a former U.S. attorney, Navy JAG officer, and policy adviser and legislative director to Gov. Andy Beshear.
- Dembo reported raising about $956,000 through April 2026, and will compete in November for an open seat previously held by Rep. Andy Barr, who is running for Senate.
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