Kentucky's 6th congressional district

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Kentucky’s 6th District House Race: Who Will Win?

Zach DeLoach

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Ralph Alvarado

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The Cook Political Report has moved Kentucky's open 6th Congressional District race from "Leans Republican" to "toss up," reflecting a tightening contest between Republican Ralph Alvarado and Democrat Zach Dembo. The seat, held by GOP Rep. Andy Barr since 2012, is open as Barr runs for U.S. Senate. The University of Virginia's Center for Politics had also moved the race to "Leans Republican" earlier in October, while Sabato's Crystal Ball keeps that rating. Alvarado has President Trump's endorsement; Dembo has backing from Gov. Andy Beshear and growing DCCC support. The candidates debated once, on Oct. 22. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Sources:

The Courier-Journal

Sentiment

Central Kentucky voters will finally see live televised debates in two closely watched congressional races, with Election Day on Nov. 3 fast approaching. On Oct. 19 at 7 p.m., Republican Sen. Andy Barr and Democratic challenger Charles Booker are scheduled to debate live on WKYT in Lexington for the U.S. Senate seat. Booker previously ran unsuccessfully for the Senate in 2020 and 2022.

On Oct. 22 at 7 p.m., candidates for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, Republican Ralph Alvarado and Democrat Zach Dembo, will debate on WDKY/Fox 56, also in Lexington. Each debate will run one hour.

Until now, neither race had featured a televised debate this cycle. Barr and Alvarado both declined invitations to appear on the statewide public broadcaster KET, leaving Booker and Dembo to go on its "Kentucky Tonight" program alone. Barr had earlier criticized public broadcasting after skipping a KET forum during the spring primary, calling it a "left-wing outlet."

Sources:

Lexington Herald Leader