Who Is Running in Kentucky Congressional District 5th in 2026?

Harold Rogers voted for the 2026 Defense Appropriations Act to restore military readiness and bolster Kentucky's defense manufacturing jobs. He co-authored and supported H.R. 6938, a federal funding package aimed at cutting wasteful spending, lowering costs, investing in innovation, and restoring energy dominance. Rogers also advocates for tax code reform to simplify laws and for policies reducing regulations and taxes for small businesses to foster job creation.

Representative Harold Rogers supported the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections. He also criticized demands for "free healthcare for illegal aliens" as part of a proposed short-term spending extension, stating that such demands were "absurd" and constituted "reckless spending." Rogers voted for the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, which funds agencies including Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Harold Rogers voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), which invests in rural hospitals and primary healthcare, increases transparency for Pharmacy Benefit Managers, and funds programs like the Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery (STAR) Loan Repayment Program. He also supported the Republican plan, H.R. 6703, to lower health care premiums for all Americans, aiming to cut costs for patients and provide more options. Rogers emphasizes patient-focused reforms, seeking to address high care costs, protect Medicare, and improve access to quality, affordable healthcare in his region.