Former Kentucky State Legislator Launches Congressional Bid, Echoes Trump

Alvarado echoes Trump in launching a congressional bid

Republican Ralph Alvarado, who made history as Kentucky’s first Hispanic state legislator but then left to become Tennessee’s top public health leader, reentered Bluegrass State politics on Thursday by announcing his bid for an open congressional seat targeted by Democrats in 2026. Alvarado, a medical doctor and the son of immigrants, will compete for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District seat now occupied by Republican Rep. Andy Barr, who is in…

Former Kentucky state legislator launches congressional bid, echoes Trump

The Democratic field also grew, with Zach Dembo, former federal prosecutor and ex policy adviser for Gov. Andy Beshear, entering the campaign.

Alvarado, Kentucky’s first Hispanic state legislator, echoes Trump in launching a congressional bid

Republican Ralph Alvarado, who made history as Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator but then left to become Tennessee's top public health leader, reentered Bluegrass State politics on Thursday by announcing his bid for an open congressional seat targeted by Democrats…

Alvarado, Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator, echoes Trump in launching a congressional bid

Republican Ralph Alvarado, who made history as Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator but then left to become Tennessee's top public health leader, reentered Bluegrass State politics on Thursday by announcing his bid for an open congressional seat targeted by Democrats…

Candidates Announce Campaigns to Fill Senator McConnell’s U.S. Senate Seat - The Bottom Line

UPDATED 7/18/25: Several candidates have filed for Senator Mitch McConnell’s long-held Senate seat since he announced he would not run for reelection earlier this year. Republican Congressman Andy Barr, who has represented Kentucky’s sixth district since 2013, declared his candidacy for Senate in April. Several candidates have announced their bids to fill Congressman Barr’s open seat: Former State Senator Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester), Navy vete…