Democrat Zach Dembo and Republican Ralph Alvarado face off in Kentucky toss-up House race
The gist
Democrat Zach Dembo and Republican Ralph Alvarado are tied 47-47 in Kentucky's 6th District House race.
The open seat will pick a new member of Congress after 14 years.
How it unfolded
- Jun 9, 2026Kentucky Lantern reports top state Democrats back Dembo to flip the 6th District, while Republicans call Central Kentucky solid red territory.
- Aug 6, 2026A DCCC poll of likely voters shows Alvarado at 47% and Dembo at 47%, with 6% undecided.
- Aug 25, 2026Dembo unveils a 10-point anti-corruption plan in Lexington, including proposals to stop members of Congress from playing the stock market.