Kentucky's 1st Congressional District election, 2026
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| Election details |
| Filing deadline: January 9, 2026 |
| Primary: May 19, 2026 General: November 3, 2026 |
| How to vote |
| Poll times:
6 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Race ratings |
DDHQ and The Hill: Pending Inside Elections: Solid Republican Sabato's Crystal Ball: Safe Republican |
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U.S. Senate • 1st • 2nd • 3rd • 4th • 5th • 6th Kentucky elections, 2026 U.S. Congress elections, 2026 U.S. Senate elections, 2026 U.S. House elections, 2026 |
All U.S. House districts, including the 1st Congressional District of Kentucky, are holding elections in 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026. The primary is May 19, 2026. The filing deadline was January 9, 2026. The outcome of this race will affect the partisan balance of the U.S. House of Representatives in the 120th Congress. All 435 U.S. House districts are up for election.
Currently, Republicans have a 218-214 majority with three vacancies in the chamber.[1] To read more about the U.S. House elections taking place this year, click here. For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:
- Kentucky's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Democratic primary)
- Kentucky's 1st Congressional District election, 2026 (May 19 Republican primary)
Candidates and election results
General election
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
The primary will occur on May 19, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. Additional general election candidates will be added here following the primary.
General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 1
Drew Williams is running in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 on November 3, 2026.
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Democratic primary election
The Democratic primary election was canceled. Drew Williams advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1.
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1
Incumbent James Comer Jr., Penny Arcos, David Sims, and Robert James Sutherby are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 on May 19, 2026.
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Candidate profiles
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Party: Democratic Party
Incumbent: No
Submitted Biography: "I’m John “Drew” Williams, a lifelong resident of Marshall County, Kentucky. I was Abraham Lincoln in a 4th Grade play held at the high school, I held the record for the most Accelerated Reader points in my school district from kindergarten through senior year, and my favorite classes were AP Government and AP English. I also helped take our county basketball team to the Kentucky State Tournament for the first time in 16 years. I graduated from Murray State University in 2016 with a degree in History with a minor in Biology. I have spent nearly two decades working in family-owned businesses, building docks and marinas across 5 States. I’ve sunk boats full of tools, drilled thousands of holes with dulled-out bits, and installed sheet metal roofs, all in 115-degree heat, driving wind, and oncoming storms — and I’d do it again tomorrow. Because to me, hard work has built my character and working on the water (where everyone goes to vacation) brings about its own kind of inner-peace. I’m grateful to the Western Kentucky community that raised me up and gave me the ability, capacity, and opportunity to work towards goals that improve the lives of others. Since 2019, my wife and I have worked with the surrounding community to revitalize the historic Tater Day festival into a more accessible and inclusive event, I've volunteered more times than I can count, and I believe in showing up for my community -- whether there's credit to be had or not. I am here for you."
Voting information
- See also: Voting in Kentucky
Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses
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Survey responses from candidates in this race
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Drew Williams (D)
I believe policy should be personal. Too often, decisions are made by people who are too far removed from the impact. I’ve seen what it looks like when families fall through the cracks, when rural communities get ignored, and when working people and marginalized communities are treated like an afterthought. My priorities will always come from the ground up — shaped by people, not party lines. I don’t care who gets credit. I care about getting it done, and getting it done for the right reasons. Technical innovations, new community engagement systems and inviting people to the conversation in unique ways everyday are all important facets of how I want to revolutionize how the public gets involved with their political system!
I’m not afraid to admit when I’m wrong. I try to check my own bias and experiences at the door, and I stay open to new information, perspectives, and better ideas — even if they challenge my own thinking. Leadership should be rooted in honesty, not in what’s politically convenient. I’d rather tell you the truth than tell you what you want to hear, and I would rather work with you to help find a solution or compromise than dismiss those with opposing ideology from the discussion. We draw a line at the suffering and intentional harm of others, from authoritarianism and policies that remove the humanity and dignity from people's lives.
Drew Williams (D)
Local Agriculture Sustainability
Proactive Disaster Preparedness
Forward-thinking Economic Innovation
Equitable, Whole-person Education
Family Preparedness & Upliftment
Community-centered Healthcare
Human-centered Liberty Advocacy
Dignified & Meaningful Work
Military Service Members and Families
Political Corruption & Civic Engagement Reform
Rural Development & Small Business
Middle Class Relief & Tax Reform
Drew Williams (D)
Drew Williams (D)
Accountability – Takes responsibility for actions and decisions.
Transparency – Keeps the public informed and explains the "why" behind choices.
Responsiveness – Listens to constituents and addresses real needs.
Empathy – Understands and respects the lived experiences of others.
Community-mindedness – Prioritizes people over partisanship or personal gain.
Humility – Willing to learn, admit mistakes, and change course if needed.
Decisiveness – Makes clear choices under pressure.
Pragmatism – Focuses on what works, not just what polls well, while understanding what constituents demand of you
Adaptability – Responds to changing information and circumstances with openness.
Work ethic – Shows up, prepares, follows through.
Policy understanding – Knows the issues and their impacts deeply.
Problem-solving mindset – Seeks solutions, not headlines.
Long-term thinking – Acts with future generations in mind.
Drew Williams (D)
From my Community Service Experience, I have showcased my ability to work with all parts of my community, to accomplish tasks within and without the government as a civilian, and to speak with everyone as equal individuals deserving their own dignity and time at the table. Just because I may be elected to office, does not make me any better than anyone else.
From my Educational Experience, I have a robust and well-rounded approach to the information pathways and knowledge that I have received to allow me to understand difficult topics quickly and to produce unbiased, well-researched, and logic-backed answers that put people first. -- (no one will take this part seriously... )
Until the months leading up to running for this office, I have consistently been playing World of Warcraft, usually twice a week for four hours a night, for 20 years, meeting with sometimes dozens of people to complete complex tasks that seem impossible when they are first addressed. Bosses sometimes take 400+ attempts to defeat in higher end raids... weeks of effort, changing strategies, research, character development, better reaction times, getting along with everyone... the amount of teamwork, patience, understanding the challenge at hand, and overall mental skill that goes into high-end raiding helps speed up overall personal development in terms of how quickly I can uptake information into usable content, how I can see multiple avenues of engagement or in which way we have to approach the content with what we have on hand compared to what the perfect setup would otherwise be, how to rely on people to do their part, to show up, and to take responsibility for their shortcomings. Just like in games against impossible odds I am also never going to give up on you and the progress we can make
Drew Williams (D)
Represent Constituent concerns and support local priorities at the national level
Monitor Federal Programs and Agencies by serving on Committees and work to ensure transparency and efficiency in government
Constituent Services that help constituents navigate our community, assist with casework and aid and connecting people with resources, grants, and opportunity.
Building Coalition by working across party lines, engaging with local, state, federal, and tribal leaders, and partnering with non-profits, unions, businesses, and advocacy groups to ensure that everyone's concerns are accounted for.
Public Communication in order to keep the public informed on key issues and vote choices/rationale, utilizing physical and digital media and holding public appearances for public questions
Drew Williams (D)
Drew Williams (D)
Drew Williams (D)
I’ve always been drawn to high-fantasy worlds — the kind that challenge your imagination, stretch your perception, and pull you into stories where systems, characters, and consequences all collide. Series like World of Warcraft, Pendragon, Magic: The Gathering, and The Shannara Chronicles aren’t just entertaining — they’re intricately built, morally layered, and full of the kind of storytelling that sticks with you. I prefer content that leans toward younger or general audiences, where the messages are powerful without being buried in excessive violence or shock value.
As a History major with a Biology minor I have one of the most unpredictable personal libraries you’ll ever see — ancient mythology next to ecology guides, political philosophy studies tucked between constitutional law books, fantasy novels and linguistics theory. I wouldn't say its my favorite, it cannot be anyone's favorite... but my most memorable book that is not a fantasy novel is Ben Kiernan's "Blood and Soil - A world history of Genocide" which i was forced to read during my History of Genocide Class at Murray State... that was a depressing class to say the least... but... umm.. yea I love books... I wanted this to feel more conversational than political as the other answers have probably sounded.
Drew Williams (D)
As a Character development scheme and overall skillset + general behavior is something that I could get behind. He is thrust into a situation where he has to take on the most challenging responsibilities possible, instill peace amongst the warring nations of the world, learn skills and ways of action in a short time period that take others lifetimes to master, and remain true to himself the entire time.
I play a Shaman in World of Warcraft, I am always the nature or element-based character in games.
My second pick would be Monkey D. Luffy for the symbol of truth and liberation and freedom but my boy is an idiot... I don't know if I could handle that.
Drew Williams (D)
Drew Williams (D)
The House of Representatives was designed to be the most democratic body in our government, modeled in part on Athenian democracy, where public service was considered a duty of citizens, not a career. In Athens many public officials were chosen by lot to ensure broad civic participation. We have modernized that process, but the spirit remains: the House should reflect the full scope of American life, not just a narrow political class.
Our Constitution sets a low barrier to entry for the House for a reason -- it’s the people’s chamber. It should be filled with those who understand the needs of their communities because they’ve lived them. I bring real-world experience, not political polish -- and I believe that makes me more prepared to serve, not less.
Drew Williams (D)
Economically, we’ll need to navigate a world reshaped by automation, climate shifts, corporate consolidation, and rural disinvestment. That means prioritizing meaningful work, infrastructure renewal, and local self-reliance over stock buybacks and temporary fixes.
We're also headed for a reckoning with political corruption, misinformation and a lack of human advocacy. If Americans can’t rely on a fair system, or if the loudest voices are those with the deepest pockets or the most hateful rhetoric, democracy won't function the way it's meant to.
Healthcare, housing, and education continue to stretch families too thin — especially in rural areas like the one I call home. And while we have the tools to address these, we lack the political will and the representation that puts people first.
Finally, division itself is a challenge — not because we disagree, but because we’ve stopped listening. I believe the next decade must be about restoring community, grounding our politics in service, and remembering that a nation is only as strong as its people are united.
Drew Williams (D)
Drew Williams (D)
Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior -- OUT!
Im happy to take a shorter term view on Senate but thought taking the Conservative route on things would lead to a higher percentage of some kind of bill or stipulation passing.
Drew Williams (D)
I believe compromise is both necessary and desirable. It’s how diverse communities, ideologies, and lived experiences coexist within a single republic. While there are lines that cannot be crossed -- particularly when it comes to fascism, constitutional protections, and human rights -- I also recognize that small, incremental steps often allow progress to be durable, lasting, and widely accepted. That doesn't make the injustices happening to people today any more bearable, but by working with what we have, not what we wish for things to be, we can enforce those first steps that pave the way to better tomorrows.
Our founders, and generations of leaders since, were no strangers to gridlock or disagreement. They faced enormous divides over representation, commerce, civil rights, and the very scope of federal power. But many of them understood something we must remember : progress requires humility, patience, and a shared commitment to something larger than self-interest or belief alone.
Compromise, when grounded in principle and pursued in good faith, is not a surrender of values. It is a sign that we’re still listening, still building, and still striving toward a more perfect union. I will always work to improve your life, your liberty, and your pursuit of happiness -- even if it’s only one small step at a time.
Drew Williams (D)
Drew Williams (D)
(I work on the water, I saw the invasive carp issue first hand, I live across the water from Land Between the Lakes, I understand and respect natural land preservation, the preservation of historical land spaces, the need to uplift and empower the indigenous tribes of the United States, and have a healthy respect for both our current needs and productions of fossil fuels while understanding the direction and needs of greener and renewable energy and construction materials going forward)
Rules (I think we have lost our way in the formatting structure and systems of how debates are formulated and engaged in. I try not to be boastful but I do find myself to be a skilled conversationalist and I am able to organize the thoughts and intentions of a group of individuals with great efficiency. I think we could and should establish a few more debate style systems that would drastically improve the public's understanding of subjects and the intentions behind lawmakers -- ex: each line of a bill needs to be explained and connected to the original point of the bill, bills should also cover the most specific topics possible and be broken into multiple bills of a level of cohesion or relevance isnt maintained in the bill, chalk-board/brainstorm debate with all members that showcase diversification of opinion on a bill through longform discussion of topic. We could work to improve the modernization of congressional proceedings and the viewing of that process -- ex: allow for digital showcasing of graphs, charts, pictures, so that they can be represented digitally elsewhere for the public. We could set a level of conversational decorum necessary for progress)
Science, Space, and Technology
(Just being a younger person lends me the conceptual understanding of where these projects might go, their benefits, risks, implications, and just a general interest in the content. I get the "Science-interested" algorithm in my social media feeds.)
Drew Williams (D)
I support stronger transparency laws for congressional budgets, discretionary spending, and lobbying disclosures. That includes real-time public access to how elected officials spend public funds — from staff salaries and travel to committee resources. I also believe in strict rules around conflicts of interest, stock trading bans for members of Congress, ethics reviews around family or close friend or business benefits, and term limits to reduce self-serving political careers.
Accountability isn’t just about avoiding corruption — it’s about restoring trust. I support independent oversight bodies, publicly accessible ethics reviews, and mandatory community input on major legislation. If a representative can't explain how or why they voted a certain way, they shouldn't be in office.
I’m committed to making government work for working people again — not for the well-connected, the highest bidder, or the party machine.
Campaign finance
| Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date |
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| James Comer Jr. | Republican Party | $1,108,482 | $932,024 | $3,385,680 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Drew Williams | Democratic Party | $28,489 | $19,766 | $8,723 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Penny Arcos | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
| David Sims | Republican Party | $1,000 | $705 | $295 | As of December 31, 2025 |
| Robert James Sutherby | Republican Party | $0 | $0 | $0 | Data not available*** |
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Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2026. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." |
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General election race ratings
- See also: Race rating definitions and methods
Ballotpedia provides race ratings from four outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, Sabato's Crystal Ball, and DDHQ/The Hill. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:
- Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
- Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
- Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[2]
- Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.
Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[3][4][5]
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| The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Decision Desk HQ and The Hill | Pending | Pending | Pending | Pending | |||||
| Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | Solid Republican | |||||
| Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | Safe Republican | |||||
| Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week. | |||||||||
Ballot access
The table below details filing requirements for U.S. House candidates in Kentucky in the 2026 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Kentucky, click here.
| Filing requirements for U.S. House candidates, 2026 | ||||||
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| State | Office | Party | Signatures required | Filing fee | Filing deadline | Source |
| Kentucky | U.S. House | Ballot-qualified party | 2 | 500 | 1/9/2026 | Source |
| Kentucky | U.S. House | Unaffiliated | 400 | 500 | 6/2/2026 | Source |
District history
The section below details election results for this office in elections dating back to 2020.
General election
General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 1
Incumbent James Comer Jr. (R) defeated Erin Marshall (D) in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | James Comer Jr. (R) | 74.7 | 252,534 |
 | Erin Marshall (D) | 25.3 | 85,494 | |
| Total votes: 338,028 | |||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 21, 2024, was canceled. Erin Marshall (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 21, 2024, was canceled. Incumbent James Comer Jr. (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
General election
General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 1
Incumbent James Comer Jr. (R) defeated Jimmy Ausbrooks (D) in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Comer Jr. (R) | 74.9 | 184,157 |
 | Jimmy Ausbrooks (D) | 25.1 | 61,701 | |
| Total votes: 245,858 | |||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for May 17, 2022, was canceled. Jimmy Ausbrooks (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for May 17, 2022, was canceled. Incumbent James Comer Jr. (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- David Sharp (R)
General election
General election for U.S. House Kentucky District 1
Incumbent James Comer Jr. (R) defeated James Rhodes (D) in the general election for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | James Comer Jr. (R) | 75.0 | 246,329 |
| James Rhodes (D) | 25.0 | 82,141 | ||
| Total votes: 328,470 | |||
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Democratic primary
The Democratic primary scheduled for June 23, 2020, was canceled. James Rhodes (D) advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
Republican primary
The Republican primary scheduled for June 23, 2020, was canceled. Incumbent James Comer Jr. (R) advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Kentucky District 1 without appearing on the ballot.
District analysis
Click the tabs below to view information about voter composition, past elections, and demographics in both the district and the state.
- District map - A map of the district in place for the election.
- Competitiveness - Information about the competitiveness of 2026 U.S. House elections in the state.
- Presidential elections - Information about presidential elections in the district and the state.
- State party control - The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state government.
Below is the district map in place for this election. Click the map below to enlarge it.
Partisan Voter Index
Heading into the 2026 elections, based on results from the 2024 and 2020 presidential elections, the Cook Partisan Voter Index for this district is R+23. This meant that in those two presidential elections, this district's results were 23 percentage points more Republican than the national average. This made Kentucky's 1st the 13th most Republican district nationally.[6]
2020 presidential election results
The table below shows what the vote in the 2024 presidential election was in this district. The presidential election data was compiled by The Downballot.
Kamala Harris  | Donald Trump  |
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| 26.0% | 73.0% |
Presidential voting history
- See also: Presidential election in Kentucky, 2024
Kentucky presidential election results (1900-2024)
- 16 Democratic wins
- 16 Republican wins
| Year | 1900 | 1904 | 1908 | 1912 | 1916 | 1920 | 1924 | 1928 | 1932 | 1936 | 1940 | 1944 | 1948 | 1952 | 1956 | 1960 | 1964 | 1968 | 1972 | 1976 | 1980 | 1984 | 1988 | 1992 | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2008 | 2012 | 2016 | 2020 | 2024 |
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| Winning Party | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | D | R | R | D | R | R | R | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
Congressional delegation
The table below displays the partisan composition of Kentucky's congressional delegation as of October 2025.
| Congressional Partisan Breakdown from Kentucky | |||
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| Party | U.S. Senate | U.S. House | Total |
| Democratic | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Republican | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vacancies | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 6 | 8 |
State executive
The table below displays the officeholders in Kentucky's top four state executive offices as of October 2025.
| Office | Officeholder |
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| Governor | Andy Beshear |
| Lieutenant Governor | Jacqueline Coleman |
| Secretary of State | Michael Adams |
| Attorney General | Russell Coleman |
State legislature
Kentucky State Senate
| Party | As of January 2026 | |
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| Democratic Party | 6 | |
| Republican Party | 32 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | |
Kentucky House of Representatives
| Party | As of January 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic Party | 20 | |
| Republican Party | 80 | |
| Other | 0 | |
| Vacancies | 0 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Trifecta control
Kentucky Party Control: 1992-2025
Eight years of Democratic trifectas • Three years of Republican trifectas
Scroll left and right on the table below to view more years.
| Year | 92 | 93 | 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 00 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | 07 | 08 | 09 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
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| Governor | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | D | D | D | D | D | D |
| Senate | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
| House | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R | R |
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ A majority in the U.S. House of Representatives, when there are no vacancies, is 218 seats.
- ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
- ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
- ↑ Cook Political Report, "2025 Cook PVI℠: District Map and List (119th Congress)," accessed July 1, 2025
