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Nicole Lee Ethington

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Nicole Lee Ethington

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KY-04 Republican Primary Winner

$7.2M

MAY 26, 2026

Primary Election

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Overview

Current roleRegistered nurse

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

LocationKentucky

BackgroundRegistered nurse

EducationStudied criminal justice

Notable personal detailsNicole Lee Ethington is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She filed with the FEC as a challenger and is associated with the authorized committee Niki Lee Ethington for Congress. She has described herself as a registered nurse and a former probation and parole officer with the Kentucky Department of Corrections, and has said she pursued studies in criminal justice and homeland security.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Supports tax relief and cutting/lowering taxes, prioritizes fiscal responsibility and reduced wasteful government spending, and backed a federal budget bill that she says eliminated taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security. Advocates for policies to protect American workers while reducing tax burdens.

Healthcare

Supports making healthcare more affordable and accessible while opposing government mandates or overreach; emphasizes protections for healthcare workers (safe nurse–patient ratios, ending workplace violence) and prioritizes access for seniors and vulnerable populations. Positions focus on market-compatible accessibility and worker protections rather than endorsement of single-payer or large expansions of government-run coverage.

Immigration & Border

Supports securing the border and stronger immigration laws prioritizing national security; emphasizes enforcement to stop fentanyl and human trafficking and frames immigration policy within an "America First" agenda. Advocates for strong border enforcement and law-and-order approaches rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.

Public Safety & Guns

Supports the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to responsibly own firearms with limited government interference; identifies as a gun owner and lists an NRA endorsement. Emphasizes law-and-order experience and public safety in policy priorities.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedMar 14, 2026

Nicole Lee Ethington is among the large field of 15 candidates running in the 2026 race for Georgia’s 14th District U.S. House seat, a contest seen as one to watch. The crowded race is developing despite Donald Trump endorsing Clay Fuller, a sign of divisions among Trump-aligned voters and candidates in the district.

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RReuters3 months ago