Benjamin Hurley
KY-05 Republican nominee?
$32.4K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current rolePolitical candidate
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyLibertarian Republican
LocationKentucky
BackgroundPolitical candidate
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EducationHigh School Diploma, Phelps High School
Notable personal detailsBenjamin Lee Ruvolo-Hurley is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. He is an Army veteran and has been described as a Pike County native from Phelps, Kentucky. He has run against longtime incumbent Rep. Hal Rogers in the district’s Republican primary.
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Positions
Healthcare
Benjamin Hurley emphasizes improving healthcare access in Eastern Kentucky, with specific focus on expanding addiction treatment, mental health resources, and rural healthcare delivery. He frames solutions as locally driven investments in treatment programs, recovery services, and infrastructure to improve access. He does not state an explicit position on national healthcare reforms such as Medicare for All, a public option, or repeal/expansion of the ACA in the cited materials.
Climate & Energy
Supports an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy prioritizing energy independence and protection of coal and natural gas jobs while endorsing investment in cleaner and more efficient technologies; opposes heavy government overreach. Has also submitted public comments opposing a utility rate increase and urging exploration of renewables and community-based energy solutions as alternatives to rate hikes.
News
Benjamin Hurley is in the news because he is part of the competitive Georgia Senate primary that could shape the 2026 midterm race. The latest coverage says the primary field is still being set as states hold early elections that may affect Senate control. No other specific developments about Hurley are provided in the available summaries.
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