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Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District (KY-2)

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Brett Guthrie, a Republican, has represented the district since 2009.

The district includes all or part of 20 counties (3 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 765,661, a median household income of $66,796, and a median age of 39. Of residents 25 and older, 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Brett Guthrie, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 2nd District
Brett Guthrie

U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 2nd District · Republican

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2026 election

Guthrie has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 6 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

6 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 KY-2 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for KY-2 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Brett Guthrie (incumbent)Republican$4,707,593$1,718,271Jun 30
Shay Perry-AdelmannRepublican$100,501$86,003Jun 30
William Dakota ComptonDemocratic$69,569$184Jun 30
Megan WingfieldDemocratic$7,539$1,197Jun 30
Joshua M. FergusonRepublican$7,079$65Apr 29
Hank LindermanDemocratic$3,800$2,023Jun 30

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

District profile

Population
765,661
Median household income
$66,796
Median age
39
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%

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

Kentucky senators

Neighboring districts

  • IN-8 · Mark Messmer (R)
  • IN-9 · Erin Houchin (R)
  • KY-1 · James Comer (R)
  • KY-3 · Morgan McGarvey (D)
  • KY-4 · Thomas Massie (R)

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