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Kentucky Republican Senate nominee?
$333.5K
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinessman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyTrump-aligned Republican
Age45 years old (Oct 16, 1980)
GenderMale
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LocationKentucky
BackgroundBusinessman
EducationGeorge Washington University (BA)
Notable personal detailsNathaniel Ryan (Nate) Morris is an American businessman and Republican political candidate from Kentucky. He founded Rubicon (Rubicon Technologies/Rubicon Global), a waste and recycling technology company that became publicly listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2022, and he also leads Morris Industries, a private conglomerate based in Lexington. He has served as Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics and has run for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax cuts for working-class Americans and backs President Trump’s working-class tax-cut policies; favors pro-business measures to bring back jobs and reduce federal involvement in areas such as education funding.
Healthcare
Nate Morris’s campaign emphasizes private-sector solutions and regulatory changes rather than expanding government-run coverage. His campaign platform calls for actions such as banning certain medical treatments for children and supports the 'Make America Healthy Again' agenda focused on removing chemicals from food and water; his biography highlights that his company provided free healthcare to employees.
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Immigration & Border
The candidate supports a strict enforcement-first immigration policy: a temporary moratorium on all new immigration until undocumented immigrants are deported, mass deportations of those in the country unlawfully, ending birthright citizenship, and no amnesty or carve-outs (including DACA).
Climate & Energy
The candidate has a background in waste/recycling businesses and highlights removing toxins from food and water, but does not present a detailed climate or energy policy on his campaign site. He has publicly criticized ESG and deleted earlier environmental-themed social media posts, but there is no clear, specific stance advocating for major emissions targets, fossil-fuel expansion, or detailed clean-energy plans. Overall public statements and campaign materials on climate and energy are limited and somewhat inconsistent.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate opposes gun control measures, supports strong Second Amendment protections, and seeks to repeal the federal gun-safety legislation passed in 2022. He has said gun rights should be defended from corporate limits (e.g., credit-card restrictions) and has advocated for armed security as a school safety measure.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedMar 14, 2026
Nate Morris is in the news as one of the Republican contenders for Kentucky’s 2026 U.S. Senate race after Mitch McConnell said he will not seek reelection. Recent polling cited in reports shows Rep. Andy Barr leading the GOP field over Daniel Cameron and Morris. Morris has also been involved in Kentucky GOP intraparty politics, including backing Rep. Thomas Massie amid a high-profile primary challenge.
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Articles
BNBreitbart News Network4 months ago
Surging Polls Prove Kentuckians Sick of McConnell Machine
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NNewsmax4 months ago
Musk Steps Back Into GOP Money Fight for Midterms
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WEWashington Examiner4 months ago
Barr takes new polling lead in Kentucky Senate primary with cash advantage
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BNBreitbart News Network4 months ago
Backed Nate Morris Surges in Kentucky
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Polls
Kentucky Republican Senate nominee?
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
Kentucky Republican Senate nominee?
Endorsers of Nate Morris for Kentucky Republican Senate nominee?
Conservative Political Action Conference
Political organization
CPAC endorsed Nate Morris in his Kentucky Senate campaign.
Bernie Moreno
Political organization
Bernie Moreno endorsed Nate Morris in his Kentucky Senate campaign.
Jim Banks
Political organization
Jim Banks endorsed Nate Morris in his Kentucky Senate campaign.
Charlie Kirk
Political organization
Charlie Kirk endorsed Nate Morris in his Kentucky Senate campaign.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 2026Total raisedCash on hand
$8.6M
$6.4M
$4.3M
$2.1M
$0
2026
LatestYear
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate
Cycle 2026
$8.6M
$708.3K
$7.9M
$492.7K
Source: FEC