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Nicole Lee Ethington
KY-04 Republican Primary Winner
$9.3M
MAY 26, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleRegistered nurse
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationKentucky
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BackgroundRegistered nurse
EducationStudied criminal justice, homeland security & human services (no degree details publicly confirmed)
Notable personal detailsNicole Lee Ethington (also known as Niki Lee Ethington) is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District in the 2026 cycle. She has described herself as a registered nurse and a former probation and parole officer with the Kentucky Department of Corrections, and has said she studied criminal justice, homeland security, and human services. She has also been described as a wife and mother and as living on a family farm in Spencer County, Kentucky.
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Positions
LiberalConservative
Economy & Taxes
Supports tax relief and cutting/lowering taxes, prioritizes fiscal responsibility and reduced wasteful government spending, and backed a federal budget bill that she says eliminated taxes on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security. Advocates for policies to protect American workers while reducing tax burdens.
Healthcare
Supports making healthcare more affordable and accessible while opposing government mandates or overreach; emphasizes protections for healthcare workers (safe nurse–patient ratios, ending workplace violence) and prioritizes access for seniors and vulnerable populations. Positions focus on market-compatible accessibility and worker protections rather than endorsement of single-payer or large expansions of government-run coverage.
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Immigration & Border
Supports securing the border and stronger immigration laws prioritizing national security; emphasizes enforcement to stop fentanyl and human trafficking and frames immigration policy within an "America First" agenda. Advocates for strong border enforcement and law-and-order approaches rather than expanded legal pathways or asylum protections.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports the Second Amendment and the right of law-abiding citizens to responsibly own firearms with limited government interference; identifies as a gun owner and lists an NRA endorsement. Emphasizes law-and-order experience and public safety in policy priorities.
Polls
KY-04 Republican Primary Winner
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
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