Notable personal detailsMelissa Claire Strange is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She is a businesswoman from Northern Kentucky and has worked for decades in food manufacturing and supply chain roles, including as a director of supply chain management at Archer Daniels Midland in Erlanger. She is a lifelong Kentuckian and has described her campaign as focused on pragmatic problem-solving and engagement across the district.