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Central Kentucky U.S. House candidates show few differences in GOP, Democratic KET debates

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Central Kentucky U.S. House candidates show few differences in GOP, Democratic KET debates
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Six candidates in central Kentucky’s U.S. House race debated on KET, with the Republican candidates largely aligned and the Democratic candidates differing on healthcare approaches. Candidates also discussed the 2020 election, Iran, immigration and other issues.

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Republican House candidate invited to the debate who did not attend

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President discussed in connection with Iran, the 2020 election and immigration policy

Former president whose 2020 election victory was discussed

Andy Barr
R · KY-6

Current representative for the district, running for U.S. Senate

Democratic House candidate who discussed healthcare and immigration

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
R · Secretary of Health and Human Services

Secretary of Health and Human Services, mentioned during a healthcare debate

Zach Dembo
D · KY

Democratic House candidate who discussed healthcare and immigration

Rand Paul
R · KY · SEN

Kentucky senator mentioned as a critic of ICE actions

ALSO MENTIONED  Andy Westberry, Campaign manager for Republican candidate Ralph Alvarado

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