Joshua Ferguson
KY-02 Republican nominee?
$7.7K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleCommissioner
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationKentucky
BackgroundFormer constable
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Notable personal detailsJoshua M. Ferguson is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. His campaign and news coverage describe him as a former Meade County constable and an investigative journalist associated with MuldraughRegister.com. He filed a Statement of Candidacy with the Federal Election Commission in November 2025 and has an authorized principal campaign committee, Joshua M Ferguson for Congress.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lower taxes for working families, small businesses, and farmers; advocates cutting wasteful spending, balancing the federal budget, and opposing policies (e.g., Green New Deal) that he says raise energy costs. Emphasizes market-driven solutions and targeted infrastructure investments rather than expanded federal spending.
Healthcare
Supports replacing the Affordable Care Act with market-driven solutions aimed at lower costs and increased choice, while advocating protection and strengthening of Medicare and Medicaid for seniors and vulnerable populations.
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Immigration & Border
Supports strong border security and enforcement of immigration laws to end illegal entry while also preserving a fair, legal immigration system. Emphasizes enforcing existing laws and reducing illegal immigration rather than broadly expanding pathways or legalization programs.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports pro‑life policies and seeks federal legislation to protect the unborn and restrict abortion access, including defunding abortion providers and defending related religious‑liberty interests.
Climate & Energy
Supports defending Kentucky coal jobs and domestic fossil fuel production, and opposes Green New Deal–style policies while favoring energy policies framed around protecting workers and energy independence. Positions emphasize support for natural gas and coal and opposition to aggressive climate regulations.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports constitutional carry, opposes federal gun restrictions, and frames protecting law-abiding citizens’ right to self-defense as a priority. Opposes defunding police and pledges strong support for law enforcement while pushing for tough action on violent crime and the opioid crisis.
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Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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