Incumbent
Brett Guthrie
IncumbentBrett Guthrie
KY-02 Republican nominee?
$7.7K
MAY 20, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
LocationKentucky
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Brett Guthrie supports tax cuts and reducing tax burdens for families and businesses, has voted to extend and preserve provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, and has backed repeal of certain taxes (e.g., estate tax, medical device tax). He frames fiscal policy around lowering taxes and reducing regulations while pursuing deficit reduction without raising taxes on families or businesses.
Healthcare
Brett Guthrie opposes the Affordable Care Act and has supported repeal or major re-write efforts, while backing market-oriented changes such as association health plans and modifications to Medicaid financing (including per‑capita caps). As Energy and Commerce Committee chair he has promoted legislation and rules aimed at expanding private plan options and reducing federal health‑program spending growth. His public statements emphasize lowering premiums through private‑sector solutions and limiting federal Medicaid spending.
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Immigration & Border
Brett Guthrie supports stronger border security and enforcement measures while opposing broad amnesty; he has backed construction of a border wall and voted in line with Republican enforcement priorities. He has also supported targeted measures such as pathways for DREAMers and immigration reforms to help agricultural labor needs, indicating support for limited legal adjustments alongside enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Brett Guthrie has expressed pro-life positions, saying he will "stand up for the right to life," oppose federal funding for abortions and support returning abortion policy decisions to the states; his record and endorsements show votes and actions aligned with restricting abortion access.
Climate & Energy
Brett Guthrie emphasizes restoring American energy dominance, lowering energy prices, and supporting domestic fossil fuel production and mineral supply chains while opposing aggressive greenhouse-gas regulation. His public statements and committee actions prioritize grid reliability, critical-minerals funding, and rolling back or modifying EPA limits on power-plant emissions.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate identifies as a gun owner and supports protecting Second Amendment rights while opposing additional gun control; he has emphasized focusing on mental health and school safety rather than new firearm restrictions.
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