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KY-06 Democratic nominee?
$31.0K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationKentucky
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BackgroundPolitical candidate
EducationB.A., The George Washington University
Notable personal detailsErin Russell Petrey is a Democratic candidate who ran for the U.S. House in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has worked in sustainability and infrastructure-related roles, including as a sustainability specialist at Amazon Web Services, and has written about bourbon as a contributor/editor. She earned a B.A. from The George Washington University and an M.A. from the University of Kentucky’s Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports reforming the tax code to eliminate breaks for billionaires and ensure wealthy individuals pay their fair share; advocates using tax changes to reduce income inequality and to support expanded social programs. The campaign platform pairs these tax positions with support for increased funding for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, public schools, and Medicare for All.
Healthcare
Supports strengthening and preserving programs like Medicaid and SNAP, expanding access to care including rural and veterans’ healthcare, and passing protections against medical bankruptcies. Advocates government-supported measures to increase affordability and access rather than full privatization or repeal of current safety-net programs.
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Immigration & Border
Supports abolishing ICE, expanding asylum access, and creating a clear, affordable pathway to citizenship for immigrants who pay taxes; advocates holding employers accountable for exploiting immigration systems and opposes harsh enforcement practices.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports codifying a woman’s right to choose into law and describes abortion as part of women’s healthcare; she has donated to Planned Parenthood and opposes government interference in reproductive decisions.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding renewable energy (wind, solar, geothermal, storage, hydro) and clean-energy investments while accepting transitional use of natural gas and a role for coal in supply chains; advocates permitting reform, transmission upgrades, and data-center sustainability requirements. Endorses energy security, independence, and affordability alongside policies to preserve land and address climate-driven harms to agriculture and public health.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports "common-sense" gun safety laws and treating gun violence as a public-health issue, emphasizing expanded prevention and mental-health-focused interventions alongside measures to improve gun safety. Expresses support for policies that increase gun safety while respecting ownership rights.
Polls
KY-06 Democratic nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$268.2K
$201.1K
$134.1K
$67.0K
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$268.2K
$3.7K
$264.5K
$14.7K
Source: FEC
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