2026 Elections ยท Kentucky

Kentucky's 3rd 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 3rd Congressional District in 2026?

Morgan McGarvey (Democratic) and Maria Rodriguez (Republican).

Where they stand

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

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMorgan McGarveyDemocraticMaria RodriguezRepublican
Economy & Jobs

McGarvey votes yea on acts supporting technology use, capital access, TRIA reauthorization, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on privacy in purchases and the KIDS Act.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

McGarvey supports Medicare for All to ensure everyone has quality, affordable, accessible health care and advocates for expanded coverage including vision, dental, and hearing.

Candidate's own wordsSource โ†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

McGarvey votes yea on rural care, EARLY Act reauthorization, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Medicaid harm and lowering health care premiums.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Immigration

McGarvey votes nay on multiple immigration enforcement and security acts, but yea on a national emergency resolution related to immigration.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Public Safety & Crime

McGarvey votes yea on the GUARD Act and prison staff safety, but nay on privacy in purchases, veterans 2nd amendment, cashless bail, and violent offenders acts.

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Abortion

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Taxes & Government Spending

McGarvey votes yea on tax relief for fraud victims but nay on multiple appropriations and budget resolutions.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

McGarvey supports federal spending and tax incentives to expand renewable energy, infrastructure for electric vehicles, and a federal clean energy standard to reduce emissions and create jobs.

Candidate's own wordsSource โ†—Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

McGarvey votes yea on diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and fuel retailer choice acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Act.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Foreign Policy & Defense

McGarvey votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on a veterans clinic naming, but nay on defense authorization and FISA amendments.

Official recordSource โ†—Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.