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Kentucky's 1st Congressional District (KY-1)

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James Comer, a Republican, has represented the district since 2016.

The district includes all or part of 35 counties (2 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 753,971, a median household income of $58,027, and a median age of 39.7. Of residents 25 and older, 21% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Official portrait of James Comer, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 1st District
James Comer

U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 1st District · Republican

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2026 election

Comer has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 KY-1 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for KY-1 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
James Comer (incumbent)Republican$1,899,533$3,041,112Jun 30
John Andrew WilliamsDemocratic$118,755$20,182Jun 30
David SimsRepublican$1,800$299Jul 19

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
753,971
Median household income
$58,027
Median age
39.7
Bachelor's degree or higher
21%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Kentucky senators

Neighboring districts

  • IL-12 · Mike Bost (R)
  • IN-8 · Mark Messmer (R)
  • KY-2 · Brett Guthrie (R)
  • KY-4 · Thomas Massie (R)
  • KY-5 · Hal Rogers (R)
  • KY-6 · Andy Barr (R)
  • MO-8 · Jason Smith (R)
  • TN-6 · John Rose (R)
  • TN-7 · Matt Van Epps (R)
  • TN-8 · David Kustoff (R)

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