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2026 Race · Kentucky

U.S. House (District 1)

2 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 1) in Kentucky is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 2 candidates are on record: James Comer Jr. (Republican) and Drew Williams (Democratic). The seat is currently held by James Comer (Republican), who has served since November 2016, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Drew Williams

Democratic

Public Record Profile

Incumbent's record this term

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James Comer

Republican · Since November 2016

Chair

Oversight and Government Reform

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Oversight and Government Reform· Chair
  • Education and Workforce

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HR.8464

    Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act

  • HR.8463

    Pre-Payment Fraud Prevention and Treasury Data Access Act

2026 Kentucky U.S. House (District 1) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 1) in Kentucky in 2026?

James Comer Jr. (Republican) and Drew Williams (Democratic). James Comer Jr. is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Kentucky U.S. House (District 1) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Kentucky and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

James Comer, a Republican, currently represents Kentucky, serving since November 2016.

What committees does James Comer serve on?

James Comer serves on House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and House Committee on Education and Workforce. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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