KY-04 Democratic nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleSupply chain director
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyMainstream Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationKentucky
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BackgroundSupply chain director
Notable personal detailsMelissa Claire Strange is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. She has worked in food manufacturing and supply chain for roughly three decades and has described an educational background spanning business, international relations, political science, and economics. In May 2026, she won the Democratic nomination for KY-04 and advanced to the general election.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Melissa Strange’s campaign emphasizes rebuilding the economy to create good-paying jobs, support local businesses, stand with workers, and restore economic stability for Kentucky families. Her public campaign materials do not state a clear or specific position on tax policy or proposed tax changes.
Healthcare
Supports access to affordable, high-quality care and policies that prioritize accessibility and affordability. Opposes politicization of personal medical decisions and supports protecting and expanding reproductive, maternal, and newborn healthcare including access to IVF and birth control. Emphasizes reducing medical debt and improving health outcomes through evidence-based solutions.
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Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate supports protecting reproductive rights at the federal level and believes personal medical decisions should remain between patients and their healthcare providers. She pledges to safeguard and expand comprehensive reproductive, maternal, and newborn healthcare, including access to IVF and birth control. Her platform emphasizes ensuring access to care is not determined by geography.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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