Andrew is from Morehead, Kentucky. He attended Fleming County High School. He has a bachelor's degree from Morehead State University.

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Andrew Nick Shelley is from Morehead. He has a bachelor's degree from Morehead State University. He lives with his wife, Jayla, and they have four children. He also volunteers as a firefighter. 

Andrew is currently a farmer. He previously was a corrections officer, and a Kentucky State Police Dispatcher. 

Andrew 'Nick' Shelley's campaign for U.S. Senate to represent Kentucky is his first entry into politics.

Andrew's campaign for U.S. Senate to represent Kentucky is his first entry into politics.

Supports a basic nationally funded, privately administered healthcare system.

- Supports a basic nationally funded, privately administered healthcare system.

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As of March 10, 2026, A. Nick Shelley did not have a website or any information online.

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Supports reducing the influence of special interest groups in Washington, D.C.

- Supports reducing the influence of special interest groups in Washington, D.C.

Economy

Wants to provide more protection and support for first responders.

Said, "We must fight all forms of racism and other social injustice while also protecting the 1st and 2nd amendments."

- Wants to provide more protection and support for first responders.
- Said, "We must fight all forms of racism and other social injustice while also protecting the 1st and 2nd amendments."

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As of March 10, 2026, A. Nick Shelley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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A. Nick Shelley

Andrew Nick Shelley is from Morehead. He has a bachelor's degree from Morehead State University. He lives with his wife, Jayla, and they have 4 children. He also volunteers as a firefighter. 

Andrew Nick Shelley is from Morehead, Kentucky. He has a bachelor's degree from Morehead State University. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

Nick has experience working in agriculture and as a volunteer firefighter. 

A. Nick Shelley campaign for Kentucky US Senator, Republican Primary. 

Nick is from Morehead, Kentucky. He attended Fleming County High School. He has a bachelor's degree from Morehead State University.

A. Nick Shelley's campaign for U.S. senator for Kentucky is his first entry into politics.

Andrew Shelley is from Morehead, Kentucky. He has a bachelor's degree from Morehead State University. He is affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners.

Andrew has experience working in agriculture and as a volunteer firefighter. 

Andrew Nicholas "Nick" Shelley is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Kentucky. He is on the ballot in the Republican primary on May 19, 2026.

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Supports reducing special interest groups' influence in Washington, D.C.

Supports incentives for businesses rather than over-regulation.

Andy Barr is from Lexington, Kentucky. He has a bachelor's degree in government and philosophy from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Kentucky. He and his wife, Carol, have two daughters.

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Andy Barr is from Lexington, Kentucky. He earned a bachelor's degree in government and philosophy from the University of Virginia and a law degree from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law. Andy lives with his wife, Davis, and their three kids in Lexington, Kentucky.

Andy previously worked as an attorney for Miller Wells, PLLC, and Kinkead & Stilz, PLLC. He also worked as the deputy general counsel and special assistant to the Governor for the Office of the Governor of Kentucky, general counsel for the Governor of Kentucky's Office for Local Development, and an associate for Stites & Harbison, PLLC.

Andy is currently a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. He was first elected in 2012 and re-elected in subsequent elections.

Andy currently serves as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Kentucky's 6th District. He was first elected in 2012 and is in his seventh term.

For Candidate Andy Barr on Issue healthcare: Supports the Born Alive Protection Act, requiring medical care for babies born alive during abortions.

Opposes abortion access, voting for the Born Alive Protection Act and the Hyde Amendment and signing and delivering a legal document in support of overturning Roe v Wade.

Opposes taxpayer funding for gender transition surgeries for minors.

Helped provide non-VA provided healthcare options to veterans.

- Opposes abortion access, voting for the Born Alive Protection Act and the Hyde Amendment and signing and delivering a legal document in support of overturning Roe v Wade.
- Opposes taxpayer funding for gender transition surgeries for minors.
- Helped provide non-VA provided healthcare options to veterans.

Supports a voter ID mandate and advocates for the advancement of the SAVE America Act.

Supports a voter ID mandate and advocates for the advancement of the SAVE America Act, which would require documentation proving citizenship, harm vote by mail and web, and purge voter rolls.

- Supports a voter ID mandate and advocates for the advancement of the SAVE America Act, which would require documentation proving citizenship, harm vote by mail and web, and purge voter rolls.

For Candidate Andy Barr on Issue energy-and-environment: Strongly supports coal and opposes policies perceived as harmful to the coal industry, framing them as a "war on energy."

Strongly supports coal and opposes policies perceived as harmful to the coal industry, framing them as a "war on energy."

Supports restoring American energy dominance by expediting permits for energy projects, allowing increased drilling, and ending Biden-era regulations that limit energy exploration.

- Strongly supports coal and opposes policies perceived as harmful to the coal industry, framing them as a "war on energy."
- Supports restoring American energy dominance by expediting permits for energy projects, allowing increased drilling, and ending Biden-era regulations that limit energy exploration.

Leads efforts against the Chinese Communist Party by supporting legislation to restrict American investment in Chinese military and technology sectors, and holds China accountable for the fentanyl crisis.

Leads efforts against the Chinese Communist Party by supporting legislation to restrict American investment in Chinese military and technology sectors, and holds China accountable for the fentanyl crisis, COVID-19, and spy balloons.

Cosponsored and voted for the Secure the Border Act, calling for border wall construction to resume, more border agents to be hired, reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy, and ending catach and release.

Voted for the Veterans Fairness and Transparency Act to keep access to disability benefits for veterans available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

- Leads efforts against the Chinese Communist Party by supporting legislation to restrict American investment in Chinese military and technology sectors, and holds China accountable for the fentanyl crisis, COVID-19, and spy balloons.
- Cosponsored and voted for the Secure the Border Act, calling for border wall construction to resume, more border agents to be hired, reinstating the Remain in Mexico policy, and ending catach and release.
- Voted for the Veterans Fairness and Transparency Act to keep access to disability benefits for veterans available during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supports annual military pay raises, including a historic 14.5% increase for enlisted troops in the FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act.

Voted for annual military pay raises, including a historic 14.5% increase for enlisted troops in the National Defense Authorization Act for financial year 2025.

Supports extending VA disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service through legislation like the PACT Act and the Blue Water Navy Act.

Supports expanding access to affordable mortgage lending and credit in rural communities through legislation he helped write.

Supports expanding access to affordable mortgage lending and credit in rural communities through the Big Beautiful Bill.

Supports a 25 percent tax exclusion on interest earned from qualifying agricultural real estate loans to benefit community banks.

Supports a 25% tax exclusion on interest earned from qualifying agricultural real estate loans to benefit community banks.

Supports tax relief and agricultural investments for family farms and rural businesses, including increasing the Death Tax exemption and expanding small business deductions.

Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, "the biggest tax cut in American history."

Serves on the Congressional DOGE Caucus, calling for fraud, waste, and abuse to be eliminated from the federal government.

- Voted for annual military pay raises, including a historic 14.5% increase for enlisted troops in the National Defense Authorization Act for financial year 2025.
- Supports extending VA disability benefits for veterans exposed to toxic substances during military service through legislation like the PACT Act and the Blue Water Navy Act.
- Supports expanding access to affordable mortgage lending and credit in rural communities through the Big Beautiful Bill.
- Supports a 25% tax exclusion on interest earned from qualifying agricultural real estate loans to benefit community banks.
- Supports tax relief and agricultural investments for family farms and rural businesses, including increasing the Death Tax exemption and expanding small business deductions.
- Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, "the biggest tax cut in American history."
- Serves on the Congressional DOGE Caucus, calling for fraud, waste, and abuse to be eliminated from the federal government.

For Candidate Andy Barr on Issue public-safety:  
Opposes gun control, asserting that "The Second Amendment is NOT Optional."

Opposes gun control, asserting that "The Second Amendment is NOT Optional" and voting for the Fair Access to Banking Act to ban banks from discriminating against the firearms industry.

Supports the designation of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for Clark County to access federal resources for combating the drug epidemic.

Opposes abortion and condemns attacks on pro-life organizations and churches.

Voted for resolutions that condemned attacks on pro-life organizations and churches following the reversal of Roe v Wade.

- Opposes gun control, asserting that "The Second Amendment is NOT Optional" and voting for the Fair Access to Banking Act to ban banks from discriminating against the firearms industry.
- Supports the designation of High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for Clark County to access federal resources for combating the drug epidemic.
- Voted for resolutions that condemned attacks on pro-life organizations and churches following the reversal of Roe v Wade.

Cosponsored and voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, not allowing the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports while calling for trans girls to not be allowed in girl locker rooms and bathrooms.

Voted for the Veteran STEM Scholarship Enhancement Act to help boost science, technology, engineering, and mathematics scholarships for veterans.

- Cosponsored and voted for the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025, not allowing the participation of transgender athletes in women's sports while calling for trans girls to not be allowed in girl locker rooms and bathrooms.
- Voted for the Veteran STEM Scholarship Enhancement Act to help boost science, technology, engineering, and mathematics scholarships for veterans.

As of March 10, 2026, Andy Barr’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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For Candidate Andy Barr on Issue healthcare:  
Supports the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer funding of abortions.

Believes the Chinese Communist Party poses a significant threat to the U.S., citing issues like COVID-19, surveillance, and fentanyl production.

Supports prohibiting banks from discriminating against the firearms industry.

Opposes gun control and has received endorsements from the National Rifle Association and Gun Owners of America, along with a perfect A+ voting record from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.

Anissa is from Frankfort, Kentucky. She attended Lloyd Memorial High School in Erlanger. She lives with her husband and four children in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Anissa Catlett is a married mother of four.

Anissa is a supply chain manager for a manufacturing company.

Anissa Catlett's campaign for U.S. Senate is her first entry into politics.

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Advocates for negotiating Medicare and Medicaid and eliminating the influence of Private Equity firms in the healthcare space

- Advocates for negotiating Medicare and Medicaid and eliminating the influence of Private Equity firms in the healthcare space

Opposes the proposed SAVE Act which would mandate "documentary proof of United States citizenship" to vote because she thinks elections are already secure enough and the state would have to bear the cost of implementation.

Argues that the existing REAL ID Act already rigorously verifies identity and legal presence, making the SAVE Act a redundant layer of inefficient bureaucracy.

Opposes linking state voter databases to federal databases, citing severe privacy concerns.

- Opposes the proposed SAVE Act which would mandate "documentary proof of United States citizenship" to vote because she thinks elections are already secure enough and the state would have to bear the cost of implementation.
- Argues that the existing REAL ID Act already rigorously verifies identity and legal presence, making the SAVE Act a redundant layer of inefficient bureaucracy.
- Opposes linking state voter databases to federal databases, citing severe privacy concerns.

As of March 10, 2026, Anissa Catlett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Supports a  "bipartisan plan" for immigration that includes deportation and state-level penalties and fees.

- Supports a  "bipartisan plan" for immigration that includes deportation and state-level penalties and fees.

Supports reviewing fiscal policies and reducing high spending programs like space exploration and the Department of Homeland Security.

Supports reviewing fiscal policies and reducing high spending programs.

Believes controlling Inflation requires fiscal conservative policies.

- Supports reviewing fiscal policies and reducing high spending programs.
- Believes controlling Inflation requires fiscal conservative policies.

Anissa Catlett

- Opposes the proposed SAVE Act which would mandate "documentary proof of United States citizenship" to vote because she thinks elections are already secure enough and the state would have to bear the cost of implementation.

- Supports a  "bipartisan plan" for immigration that includes deportation and state-level penalties and fees.
- Promises to ensure no veteran is exploited by a system designed to protect them.

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Daniel Cameron is from Elizabethtown, Kentucky. He has a bachelor27s degree in political science and a law degree from the University of Louisville. He and his wife, Makenze, have two sons.

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Daniel Cameron has a bachelor's degree in political science and a law degree from the University of Louisville. He and his wife, Makenze, have two sons and live in Louisville. 

Daniel is the chief executive officer (CEO) of 1792 Exchange. He previously served as the attorney general of Kentucky from 2019 to 2024. Before taking public office, he worked as an attorney with Frost Brown Todd and Stites & Harbison, served as legal counsel to U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, and clerked for United States District Court Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove.

Daniel is the chief executive officer (CEO) of 1792 Exchange. He previously worked as an attorney with Frost Brown Todd and Stites & Harbison, served as legal counsel to U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, and clerked for United States District Court Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove.

Daniel previously served as the attorney general of Kentucky from 2019 to 2024. He was the first Black American elected to a standalone statewide office in Kentucky's history and the first Republican to hold the office of attorney general since 1948. Daniel was also the Republican nominee for governor of Kentucky in 2023.

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Daniel previously served as the attorney general of Kentucky from 2019 to 2024. 

As of March 10, 2026, Daniel Cameron’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Opposes "no-excuse mail ballots" and "ballot harvesting" due to concerns of "rampant fraud."

- Opposes "no-excuse mail ballots" and "ballot harvesting" due to concerns of "rampant fraud."

Supports streamlining permitting for oil and gas projects.

Supports reviving coal production and plans to protect coal jobs by rolling back "Biden-era" environmental regulations.

Supports reviving coal production and plans to protect jobs by rolling back "Biden-era" environmental regulations.

- Supports streamlining permitting for oil and gas projects.
- Supports reviving coal production and plans to protect jobs by rolling back "Biden-era" environmental regulations.

Supports President Trump's immigration policies of sealing the border and deporting undocumented immigrants.

Supports President Trump's immigration policies of "sealing" the border and deporting undocumented immigrants.

- Supports President Trump's immigration policies of "sealing" the border and deporting undocumented immigrants.

Supports eliminating bureaucratic barriers to establish Kentucky as a hub for blockchain innovation.

Supports "eliminating bureaucratic barriers" to establish Kentucky as a hub for blockchain innovation. 

Supports "a smart, pro-freedom regulatory framework."

Supports the U.S. becoming a global leader in digital assets.

Wants to make the U.S. a global leader in digital assets. 

Supports the use of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.

Supports trade deals that benefit American workers.

- Supports "eliminating bureaucratic barriers" to establish Kentucky as a hub for blockchain innovation. 
- Supports "a smart, pro-freedom regulatory framework."
- Wants to make the U.S. a global leader in digital assets. 
- Supports the use of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
- Supports trade deals that benefit American workers.

Believes in addressing crime by imprisoning "violent offenders" and tackling mental health issues.

Believes in addressing crime by imprisoning violent offenders and tackling mental health issues. 

Opposes gun control and supports concealed carry reciprocity.

Supports enhancing criminal penalties for human trafficking, sex trafficking, and drug dealing.

- Believes in addressing crime by imprisoning violent offenders and tackling mental health issues. 
- Opposes gun control and supports concealed carry reciprocity.
- Supports enhancing criminal penalties for human trafficking, sex trafficking, and drug dealing.

Supports banning "race and gender" conversations in schools.

Opposes education that argues racism is ingrained into society as a whole, particularly through policies, laws, institutions, and structures.

Supports education that promotes "patriotism, national unity, and love for God and country."

Supports banning "gender ideology" in schools.

- Opposes education that argues racism is ingrained into society as a whole, particularly through policies, laws, institutions, and structures.
- Supports education that promotes "patriotism, national unity, and love for God and country."
- Supports banning "gender ideology" in schools.

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Supports the coal industry and opposes the "radical green agenda" of the Biden era, which he believes harms jobs and increases energy costs.

Sued the Biden administration for "failing to secure the southern border." 

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George Washington's campaign for U.S. Senator for Kentucky.

George Washington Pledges to Support Term Limits on Congress

George Washington previously ran for U.S. Representative in 2022 but did not win. 

As of March 10, 2026, George Washington did not have a website or any information online.

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Believes the country "has been sold out by the criminally corrupt two-party system of self-serving and special-interest-serving government."

Believes that "the only thing worse than a one-party system is a two-party system that operates under the guise of choice."

- Believes the country "has been sold out by the criminally corrupt two-party system of self-serving and special-interest-serving government."
- Believes that "the only thing worse than a one-party system is a two-party system that operates under the guise of choice."
- Supports Congressional term limits.

George Washington

As of March 10, 2026, George Washington’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Believes "our country is on the verge of a cataclysm of biblical proportions."

The candidate assumes the name of George Washington. Before adopting the George Washington moniker, he ran under his real name, Greg Frank.

Believes in deporting illegal aliens instead of providing them with accommodations.

James D. Duncan earned a master's degree from St. John's College. James lives with his wife and their two kids in Versailles, Kentucky.

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James currently works as a farrier, providing hoof care to horses.

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James's campaign for the U.S. Senate to represent Kentucky is his first run for public office.

As of March 10, 2026, James D. Duncan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Believes voter integrity legislation only matters if campaign promises and mandates are kept.

- Believes voter integrity legislation only matters if campaign promises and mandates are kept.

Promises to cut all "meaningful" coal regulations to get the highest Energy Return on Investment.

Advocates for developing a transition plan from coal to nuclear energy to help Kentucky families and workers.

Plans to bring the cheapest electric rates to the state.

- Promises to cut all "meaningful" coal regulations to get the highest Energy Return on Investment.
- Advocates for developing a transition plan from coal to nuclear energy to help Kentucky families and workers.
- Plans to bring the cheapest electric rates to the state.

Supports an American Munitions Sovereignty Policy, which would make infrastructure to decouple the U.S.'s ammonia and nitrogen production from the world natural gas market to create a national reserve for weapons.

Believes Operation Epic Fury has "betrayed [the] trust" of the American people and disregarded the Constitution.

- Supports an American Munitions Sovereignty Policy, which would make infrastructure to decouple the U.S.'s ammonia and nitrogen production from the world natural gas market to create a national reserve for weapons.
- Believes Operation Epic Fury has "betrayed [the] trust" of the American people and disregarded the Constitution.

Plans to transition farm subsidies from supporting finished products to supporting infrastructure (like 'pink ammonia' plants) to lower costs for everyone.

Wants to rewrite the current tax code so a portion of someone's gross income (salary before taxes and other deductions are taken out) is put into an Universal Pre-Tax Savings Account to be used for whatever they want.

- Plans to focus on job creation.
- Plans to transition farm subsidies from supporting finished products to supporting infrastructure (like 'pink ammonia' plants) to lower costs for everyone.
- Wants to rewrite the current tax code so a portion of someone's gross income (salary before taxes and other deductions are taken out) is put into an Universal Pre-Tax Savings Account to be used for whatever they want.

Opposes "unchecked capabilities in tools of mass surveillance and autonomous killing."

- Opposes gun control.
- Opposes "unchecked capabilities in tools of mass surveillance and autonomous killing."

Believes education must focus on "the cultivation of character and the mastery of skills."

- Believes education must focus on "the cultivation of character and the mastery of skills."
- Advocates for our teachers and families.

James D. Duncan

James D. Duncan's campaign for U.S. senator for Kentucky is his first entry into politics.

Jimmy Leon graduated from the American Preparatory Institute. He attended the University of Houston and the University of Kentucky, majoring in history. He is a past U.S. Census Officer with Secret Clearance. He is affiliated with the Pachyderm Republican Club, VFW, American Legion, Network of Mexican American Inventors and Entrepreneurs, American GI Forum, and University of Houston Alumni Association. He is a supporter of the Christian Appalachian Project and a life member of the NRA.

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Jimmy Leon graduated from the American Preparatory Institute. He attended the University of Houston and the University of Kentucky, majoring in history. 

Jimmy is a certified administrative specialist. He also previously worked as an educator and administrator. 

Jimmy is a certified administrative specialist. He also previously worked as an educator and administrator. He is a past U.S. Census Officer. 

Jimmy I. Leon

- The US Senator is a member of the United States Senate, the upper house of the United States Congress. There are a total of 100 US Senators. Kentucky, like every other US state, has two senators. 
- US Senators have a great deal of power when it comes to bringing the concerns of their state to the national arena. US Senators can author, sponsor, amend, debate, and vote on bills that may become national law. 
- US Senators have an important role in deciding who runs the federal government. They hold confirmation hearings for most presidential appointees, including new Supreme Court Justices and Presidential Cabinet Members.
- Senators can be appointed to committees that focus on particular issues. Examples include the Appropriations Committee, which handles budget planning, and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, which is a diplomatic body that welcomes foreign delegations.
- Senators are elected to six-year terms in statewide elections. US Senators are paid a salary of $174,000/year.

One of two federal lawmakers representing Kentucky in the US Senate.

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