2026 Elections · Kentucky

Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Kentucky congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District in 2026?

Brett Guthrie (Republican) and Megan Wingfield (Democratic).

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueBrett GuthrieRepublicanMegan WingfieldDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Guthrie votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wingfield supports rebuilding an economy where one job is enough to support a family, workers earn a living wage, and small towns thrive alongside big corporations.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Brett Guthrie votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention 1. Megan Wingfield supports rebuilding an economy where one job is enough to support a family, workers earn a living wage, and small towns thrive alongside big corporations 2.
Healthcare

Guthrie votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural healthcare, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wingfield supports universal, affordable, and accessible healthcare, ending medical debt, and investing in rural and underserved communities.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Healthcare: Brett Guthrie votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural healthcare, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities 1. Megan Wingfield supports universal, affordable, and accessible healthcare, ending medical debt, and investing in rural and underserved communities 2.
Immigration

Guthrie votes yea on bills supporting border security, DHS, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but votes nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Public Safety & Crime

Guthrie votes yea on bills enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy protections, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wingfield supports expanding access to VA care and mental health services, eliminating the disability claims backlog, and investing in housing, job training, and suicide prevention for veterans.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Brett Guthrie votes yea on bills enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy protections, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets 1. Megan Wingfield supports expanding access to VA care and mental health services, eliminating the disability claims backlog, and investing in housing, job training, and suicide prevention for veterans 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Taxes & Government Spending

Guthrie votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Wingfield supports tax equity where corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share and aims to reduce everyday costs for working families.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Brett Guthrie votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts 1. Megan Wingfield supports tax equity where corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share and aims to reduce everyday costs for working families 2.
Energy & Environment

Guthrie votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, consumer fuel choice, and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Foreign Policy & Defense

Guthrie votes nay on resolutions to remove U.S. forces from Iran and Lebanon, but yea on defense authorization, veterans clinic naming, and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Brett Guthrie votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, terrorism risk insurance, child welfare, and financial exploitation prevention. Megan Wingfield supports rebuilding an economy where one job is enough to support a family, workers earn a living wage, and small towns thrive alongside big corporations.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Brett Guthrie votes yea on acts reauthorizing early care, rural healthcare, Medicaid protections, lowering premiums, and support for patients and communities. Megan Wingfield supports universal, affordable, and accessible healthcare, ending medical debt, and investing in rural and underserved communities.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Brett Guthrie votes yea on bills enhancing guard safety, prison staff safety, privacy protections, veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets. Megan Wingfield supports expanding access to VA care and mental health services, eliminating the disability claims backlog, and investing in housing, job training, and suicide prevention for veterans.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Brett Guthrie votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims, AGOA extension, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and various appropriations acts. Megan Wingfield supports tax equity where corporations and the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share and aims to reduce everyday costs for working families.