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William Compton

William Compton

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Overview

Current rolePublic school teacher

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationKentucky

BackgroundPublic school teacher

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Notable personal detailsWilliam Dakota Compton is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Kentucky’s 2nd Congressional District. He has described himself as a public school teacher and has run for this seat in prior cycles. His 2026 campaign has emphasized affordability for working families and increased investment in rural healthcare and public schools.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

Campaign materials emphasize federal investment in rural infrastructure, support for small businesses and worker protections, and measures to lower everyday costs and curb corporate price-gouging, but do not state a clear position on tax rates or specific tax policy changes.

Healthcare

Supports Medicare for All / universal free healthcare and prioritizes making healthcare affordable and preventing medical debt; also calls to protect and expand Medicaid, lower prescription drug costs, and strengthen rural health services including mental-health and telehealth access.

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Abortion & Reproductive Rights

Supports a woman’s right to make her own reproductive choices and includes reproductive and maternity care in his Medicare-for-All platform, while also endorsing programs to reduce abortion rates through education and contraception access.

Climate & Energy

Supports renewable energy expansion and explicitly endorses the Green New Deal; prioritizes environmental matters and green energy investments for Kentucky.

Endorsements

KY-02 Democratic nominee?

Endorsers of William Compton for KY-02 Democratic nominee?

March On PAC

Political organization

March On PAC endorsed William Compton for Congress.

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The Hathaway PAC

Political organization

The Hathaway PAC endorsed William Compton in his race for the U.S. House of Representatives.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$69.6K
$52.2K
$34.8K
$17.4K
$0

2022

2024

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2022

$2.4K
$722.00
$853.89
$35.58

Cycle 2024

$5.2K
$440.89
$5.5K
$227.48

Cycle 2026

$69.6K
$183.93
$66.8K
$3.7K

Source: FEC

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