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Andy Barr
U.S. Senate · Kentucky
Sixth-District Congressman seeking the U.S. Senate seat. Long-time supporter of fire and EMS workers in Kentucky.
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2026 Primary Endorsements
KPFF Stands With These Candidates
Kentucky's Primary Election is Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The candidates below have committed to advancing firefighter priorities — pension protection, occupational cancer presumption, collective bargaining, and workplace safety.
United States Senate
Federal Office
Kentucky State Senate
State Senate Endorsements
Four candidates standing with Kentucky firefighters in Frankfort.
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Robert Mills
Kentucky Senate · District 4
Western Kentucky veteran legislator with a strong record on public safety and worker protections.
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Matthew Deneen
Kentucky Senate · District 10
Champion of fire-service issues in Central Kentucky, supporter of pension protections.
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George Wise
Kentucky Senate · District 16
Solid ally on firefighter issues in the South Central Kentucky region.
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Mike Nemes
Kentucky Senate · District 38
Northern Kentucky senator with a consistent record supporting fire and EMS personnel.
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Kentucky House of Representatives
State House Endorsements
Seven candidates fighting for fire and EMS priorities in the Kentucky House.
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Michael Meredith
Kentucky House · District 19
Senior House member championing public-safety legislation across South Central Kentucky.
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Chris Lewis
Kentucky House · District 29
Strong ally on collective bargaining and workplace-safety standards for first responders.
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Jason Nemes
Kentucky House · District 33
House Majority Floor Leader and longtime supporter of fire and EMS issues in Louisville-area.
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Nima Kulkarni
Kentucky House · District 40
Louisville Democrat with a strong record on worker protections and labor rights.
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Kimberly Banta
Kentucky House · District 63
Northern Kentucky House member supportive of firefighter pension and benefit issues.
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Mark Hart
Kentucky House · District 78
Central Kentucky House member with a strong record on public-safety legislation.
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John Blanton
Kentucky House · District 92
Eastern Kentucky House member, retired KSP officer, deep advocate for first-responder protections.
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County Judge Executive
Northern Kentucky County Leadership
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Gary Moore
Boone County Judge Executive
Long-serving Boone County Judge Executive. Strong record of supporting fire and EMS services across Northern Kentucky.
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Steve Pendery
Campbell County Judge Executive
Long-serving Campbell County Judge Executive committed to public safety and supporting first responders.
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Kentucky Primary Election Day:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Confirm your registration, find your polling place, and bring at least one fellow firefighter to the polls.
