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Kentucky's 4th Congressional District (KY-4)

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Thomas Massie, a Republican, has represented the district since 2012.

The district includes all or part of 21 counties (2 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 762,319, a median household income of $80,457, and a median age of 39.3. Of residents 25 and older, 32% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th District
Thomas Massie

U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 4th District · Republican

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2026 election

Massie lost the 2026 primary for this seat on May 19, 2026.

9 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 KY-4 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for KY-4 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Thomas Massie (incumbent)Republican$8,837,697$810,523Jun 30
Ed GallreinRepublican$3,567,324$179,309Jun 30
Robert Stacy WellsRepublican$113,241$19,139Jun 30
Robert Stacy WellsRepublican$113,241$19,139Jun 30
Melissa Claire StrangeDemocratic$94,464$11,145Jun 30
Jeremy Ryan ToddLibertarian$22,393$5,921Jun 30
Jesse Russell BrewerDemocratic$9,681-$420Apr 29
Monica DeanDemocratic$9,190$3,671Jun 30
Jackson DennisRepublican$2,590$0Dec 8

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

District profile

Population
762,319
Median household income
$80,457
Median age
39.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
32%

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

Kentucky senators

Neighboring districts

  • IN-9 · Erin Houchin (R)
  • KY-1 · James Comer (R)
  • KY-2 · Brett Guthrie (R)
  • KY-3 · Morgan McGarvey (D)
  • KY-5 · Hal Rogers (R)
  • KY-6 · Andy Barr (R)
  • OH-1 · Greg Landsman (D)
  • OH-2 · David Taylor (R)
  • OH-8 · Warren Davidson (R)

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