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Jacob Trimble
Jacob Trimble (Republican Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Republican primary scheduled on May 19, 2026.[source]
Trimble also ran for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Kentucky. He will not appear on the ballot for the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.
Trimble completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Jacob Trimble was born in Somerset, Kentucky. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2015 to 2022. Trimble attended Eastern Kentucky University.[1]
Elections
2026
U.S. Senate
See also: United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky
Logan Forsythe, Jared Randall, Pamela Stevenson, Vincent Thompson, and Joel Willett are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky
The following candidates are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Kentucky on May 19, 2026.
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Jacob Trimble (R)
- Mitch McConnell (R)
U.S. House
See also: Kentucky's 5th Congressional District election, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 5
Ned Pillersdorf is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 5 on May 19, 2026.
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Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 5
Incumbent Hal Rogers and Jacob Trimble are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 5 on May 19, 2026.
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Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2026
U.S. Senate
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Jacob Trimble completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Trimble's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Economic Growth: Advocates bringing jobs back to America, especially in manufacturing, coal, energy, and agriculture. Supports policies that reduce inflation and protect working families
- Anti-Bureaucracy: Seeks to reduce federal overreach and bureaucratic inefficiency in Washington.
- I am deeply committed to upholding the U.S. Constitution — especially the First and Second Amendments, which protect our most fundamental freedoms. The right to free speech, free exercise of religion, and the ability to peacefully assemble are cornerstones of our democracy. Equally vital is the Second Amendment, guaranteeing law-abiding citizens the right to keep and bear arms. I will fight tirelessly against any efforts to undermine these rights. In Washington, we need leaders who respect the Constitution, defend individual liberties, and stand firm against government overreach.
2. Healthcare Access & Rural Health
3. Economic Development & Job Creation
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U.S. House
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on June 24, 2025
