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U.S. House · KY-03 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Morgan McGarvey

Democratic candidate for Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District

Louisville congressman and former Kentucky Senate leader focused on affordable healthcare, public education, union rights and clean energy.

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DistrictKY-03
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Morgan stands.

Campaign position

Expand comprehensive healthcare coverage

  • Supports Medicare for All and coverage for vision, dental and hearing care, alongside stronger rural health systems

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Expand preschool and college access

  • Supports universal preschool, free community college and sufficient public-university funding to make higher education affordable

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Invest in renewable energy

  • Supports clean-energy incentives and help for rural electric cooperatives that retire coal debt and invest in renewable power

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Raise wages and support families

  • Supports a $15 minimum wage indexed to inflation, at least four weeks of paid family leave and affordable childcare

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Protect workers organizing unions

  • Supports the PRO Act, penalties for union-busting and banning compulsory employer meetings aimed at discouraging union membership

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Expand convenient voting access

  • Supports the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, automatic and same-day registration, expanded early voting and a federal election holiday

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2023

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Kentucky’s 3rd District and serves on the Veterans Affairs, Small Business and Budget committees.

  2. 2013–2023

    Experience

    Kentucky state senator

    Served for a decade in the Kentucky State Senate representing Louisville.

  • Accomplishment

    Helped expand infant nutrition coverage

    Authored a Kentucky insurance mandate ensuring low-birthweight babies can receive needed nutrients.

  • Accomplishment

    Expanded opportunities at Simmons College

    Helped pass a law allowing Simmons College to lower tuition and restart teacher training, expanding its role in educating Black teachers.

  • Experience

    Senate minority leader

    Led the Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus during four years of his state legislative service.

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