Incumbent
KY-01 Republican nominee?
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MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age53 years old (Aug 19, 1972)
GenderMale
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LocationKentucky
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationB.S., Western Kentucky University (1993)
Notable personal detailsJames Richardson Comer Jr. is a Republican U.S. Representative for Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District, first elected in 2016. He previously served in the Kentucky House of Representatives and as Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture. He is a farmer and businessman and has served as chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts for individuals and businesses, endorses the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and advocates reducing taxes and regulations to spur economic growth while pursuing budget reforms to curb federal spending and deficits.
Healthcare
Opposes the Affordable Care Act and has voted to repeal and replace it; favors reducing Medicaid enrollment and limiting federal involvement in health care while pursuing market-based approaches and oversight to lower costs (for example on prescription drugs).
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Immigration & Border
Supports stronger border security and enforcement, opposes large-scale legalization/amnesty proposals, and has pursued oversight and legislation targeting sanctuary jurisdictions and policies that he says impede federal immigration enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Opposes abortion rights and supports returning abortion policy decisions to the states; has described the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision as strengthening the democratic process by returning the issue to states. Holds a socially conservative record on abortion and has received high ratings from anti-abortion organizations.
Climate & Energy
James Comer opposes aggressive federal climate policies like the Green New Deal and emphasizes energy independence, domestic energy production, and protecting oil, gas, and coal jobs. He has criticized Biden administration climate rules as harmful to consumers and farmers and has pursued oversight of climate envoy actions related to coal phase-outs. His public statements prioritize affordable, reliable energy and reduced regulatory burdens on energy and agriculture sectors.
Public Safety & Guns
James Comer describes himself as a strong defender of the Second Amendment, has voted against gun-control legislation, and has received endorsements from pro-gun organizations. He opposes expanded federal gun restrictions such as measures he characterizes as weakening Second Amendment rights and has supported legislation favorable to gun owners. His public record emphasizes protecting gun ownership rights rather than advancing new federal gun-control measures.
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