HOUSE
Kentucky KY-02 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Brett Guthrie (R)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025D +50
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Race summary
Rep. Brett Guthrie, who made a fortune as vice president of an automotive parts company, now sits in the driver’s seat of the powerful Energy and Commerce Committee.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Jan 9, 2026
Primary Election: May 19, 2026
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Full Bio:
GUTHRIE, Brett, a Representative from Kentucky; born in Florence, Lauderdale County,
Ala., February 18, 1964; graduated from Bradshaw High School, Florence, Ala.,
1982; B.S., United States Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., 1987; M.P.P.M.,
Yale University, New Haven, Conn., 1997; United States Army, 1987-1990; United
States Army Reserve, 1990-2002; business executive; member of the Kentucky
state senate, 1999-2008; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Eleventh
and to the four succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2009-present).
Source: Bioguide
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DISTRICT DATA
Kentucky - 02
West central: Bowling Green, Owensboro
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: May 8, 2025
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