David Sims

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Kentucky

Republican

David Sims

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Kentucky

KY-01 Republican nominee?

$29.5K

MAY 20, 2026

Primary Election

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Live Odds — KY-01 Republican nominee?

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1%chance to win

$29.5K

MAY 20, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

Current roleCandidate

PartyRepublican

LocationKentucky

Notable personal detailsDavid Sims is a Republican candidate who filed to run for U.S. Representative in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He has an authorized principal campaign committee, David Sims for Congress, registered with the Federal Election Commission.

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AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

David Sims was defeated in the Republican primary for Kentucky's 1st Congressional District, where James Comer won the nomination by a wide margin. The race is part of the broader 2026 primary contests shaping the congressional field in Kentucky. No other major recent developments about Sims were reported in the provided summaries.

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