KY-05 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleReal estate agent
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationKentucky
BackgroundReal estate agent
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Notable personal detailsBenjamin Lee Ruvolo-Hurley is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. A Pike County native from Phelps, he is an Army veteran and has been described as a real estate agent/Realtor. He is challenging incumbent Rep. Hal Rogers in the Republican primary.
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Positions
Healthcare
The candidate emphasizes expanding access to addiction treatment and mental health support and says improving healthcare access in Eastern Kentucky is a priority, but does not state a clear position on broader federal policies such as the Affordable Care Act, a public option, Medicare expansion, or private-market reforms.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy prioritizing energy independence and protection of coal and natural gas jobs while endorsing investment in cleaner and more efficient technologies. Emphasizes energy production as national security and economic growth for Eastern Kentucky.
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