Dembo Wins Kentucky’s 6th District, Ending GOP Control

Democrat Zach Dembo won Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District on November 3, defeating Republican Ralph Alvarado and ending Republican control of the seat, according to the Associated Press race call. Alvarado conceded and said he had called Dembo to congratulate him. The result flipped a district Republicans had held since 2013. The seat opened when Republican Rep. Andy Barr ran for the U.S. Senate. The race call came at 10:16 p.m. Eastern, while votes were still being counted. A reported results snapshot with 98% counted gave Dembo 52.7% and Alvarado 43.3%; it was not a final certified tally. Dembo, a Navy veteran and former federal prosecutor, had not previously held elected office. He also served as an aide to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear, who endorsed him and campaigned with him. Alvarado is a physician and former state lawmaker. In his concession, he said voters’ decision should be respected and urged Dembo to serve both his supporters and those who voted against him. Dembo campaigned on the cost of living and corruption, criticizing President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the war in Iran. In his victory remarks, Dembo said he would oppose the tariffs and the war and seek...