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John "Drew" Williams
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Kentucky’s 1st District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
John "Drew" Williams is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Kentucky’s 1st District on November 3, 2026, against James Comer (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers John "Drew" Williams’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
John "Drew" Williams’s campaign has raised $223,180 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $7,977 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$203,708
- PACs and other committees$16,500
- The candidate’s own money and loans$2,900
- Other$72
From donors who gave over $200: $41,715 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 72% from Kentucky, 28% from other states. Top states: Kentucky $29,951 (72%), Virginia $7,000 (17%), Maryland $2,150 (5%), California $1,399 (3%), Florida $500 (1%). 88 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H6KY01169 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$5,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to John "Drew" Williams’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: John "Drew" Williams (Democratic); James Comer (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: James Comer (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Kentucky 1st District 2026: who’s running
- Every Kentucky race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Kentucky
Early voting: Oct 29 – Oct 31. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Kentucky
- Check your registration on Kentucky’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Kentucky
Ballots already cast in Kentucky: 38,085 (absentee and excused in-person, unofficial, as of Oct 24; Kentucky State Board of Elections): 2.5% of 2022 midterm turnout in Kentucky (1,502,626) · 1.1% of registered voters in Kentucky
About John "Drew" Williams
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or John "Drew" Williams quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Has built boat docks in a family business since age 14. · williamsforky.com (source for Has built boat docks in a family business since age 14.) (archived copy of the source for Has built boat docks in a family business since age 14.)
- Graduated from Murray State University in 2016 (History degree, Biology minor). · williamsforky.com (source for Graduated from Murray State University in 2016 (History degree, Biology minor).) (archived copy of the source for Graduated from Murray State University in 2016 (History degree, Biology minor).)
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at williamsforky.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), williamsforky.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2), williamsforky.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “We must eliminate pay-to-win politics and level the playing field for every candidate.” williamsforky.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Our health insurance system should work for patients, families, and the medical professionals who care for them, not for corporate middlemen looking for new ways to delay care, deny treatment, and maximize profit.” williamsforky.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Every worker deserves the dignity of being seen, heard, and fairly compensated for their labor.” williamsforky.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: No statement found (looked at williamsforky.com (checked for Immigration, page 1), williamsforky.com (checked for Immigration, page 2), williamsforky.com (checked for Immigration, page 3); October 25, 2026).
- Housing: “The American Home Promise Plan restores housing stability and opportunity by ensuring families (not corporations) own the foundation of their communities.” williamsforky.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID John "Drew" Williams has used:
Photo of John "Drew" Williams: Williams for Kentucky (photo of John "Drew" Williams), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has John "Drew" Williams been backed by AIPAC?
No. John "Drew" Williams has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has John "Drew" Williams had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.