Democrat Zach Dembo projected to flip Kentucky House seat
Dembo won with 53.4% of the vote, according to unofficial results, after campaigning on corruption and cost of living.
- Democratic nominee Zach Dembo flipped Kentucky's 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating Republican Ralph Alvarado, who conceded the race Tuesday evening.
- Republicans felt confident after 2022 redistricting removed Democratic-leaning Frankfort from the district, but voters rebelled against GOP rule marked by spiking prices and chaotic governance; Incumbent U.S. Rep. Andy Barr vacated the seat to run for the U.S. Senate.
- With 74% of precincts reporting, Dembo secured 53% of the vote compared to Alvarado's 44%. Both campaigns spent more than $2 million, with Kentuckians Not Corruption and No Going Back PAC intervening heavily.
- This victory marks the first time a Democrat has won the seat since 2010, surpassing Democrat Amy McGrath's 2018 effort. National analysts suggest this early result may signal potential party overperformance across the country.
- Dembo campaigned on combatting corruption and addressing the cost of living, stating, "Washington is broken," and promising to shake up the status quo in Congress with outsider leadership.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Navy vet topples GOP seat in Kentucky Trump country
Democrats flipped a House seat in the heart of a state President Donald Trump has carried three times, according to Tuesday night projections.Democrat Zach Dembo, a Navy veteran and former federal prosecutor, defeated Republican Ralph Alvarado in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, CNN and Decision Desk HQ projected. Lexington TV station WKYT also projected Dembo the winner.Dembo led 55% to 41% with 92% of the vote reported when DDHQ called t…
The blue wave hits central Kentucky
Democrat Zach Dembo is set to flip a GOP-leaning Kentucky congressional seat that, until recently, Republicans felt confident they would hold. His opponent, Ralph Alvarado, conceded Tuesday evening. Dembo is a Navy veteran and former federal prosecutor in Lexington, who also served as an adviser to Andy Beshear and received strong backing from the popular […]
Zach Dembo returns 6th District to Democratic hands after victory over Alvarado • Kentucky Lantern
LEXINGTON — Kentucky Democrats have regained control of a central U.S. House District with former federal prosecutor and Navy veteran Zach Dembo. Gaining support from top Kentucky Democrats, like Gov. Andy Beshear, and national figures, Dembo was elected in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District Tuesday evening. The unofficial results were 52.3% to43.7%. Alvarado conceded shortly after 9 […]
DCCC Statement on Zach Dembo’s Victory in Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District
DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene released the following statement on Zach Dembo’s victory in Kentucky’s Sixth Congressional District: “Central Kentuckians just sent a powerful message by electing Zach Dembo: Republican corruption is costing families, and it’s time to shake up Washington D.C. Zach is a ninth-generation Kentuckian, Navy veteran, and former federal prosecutor who knows what […]
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
