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Melissa Strange
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Kentucky’s 4th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Melissa Strange is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Kentucky’s 4th District on November 3, 2026, against Ed Gallrein (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Melissa Strange’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
Melissa Strange’s campaign has raised $157,330 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $40,742 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$136,080
- The candidate’s own money and loans$20,000
- PACs and other committees$1,250
From donors who gave over $200: $61,951 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 75% from Kentucky, 25% from other states. Top states: Kentucky $46,301 (75%), Ohio $15,150 (24%), Illinois $250 (under 1%), Pennsylvania $250 (under 1%). 55 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: H6KY04189 (2026 reports).
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Melissa Strange’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: Melissa Strange (Democratic); Ed Gallrein (Republican); Jeremy Todd (Libertarian)
- Open seat: now held by Thomas Massie (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Kentucky 4th 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 Melissa Strange
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Background
- Supply chain professional with 27 years of experience (as of Nov. 2025). · linknky.com (source for Supply chain professional with 27 years of experience (as of Nov. 2025).) (archived copy of the source for Supply chain professional with 27 years of experience (as of Nov. 2025).)
- Bachelor's degree in international studies, NKU; MBA, Thomas More. · linknky.com (source for Bachelor's degree in international studies, NKU; MBA, Thomas More.) (archived copy of the source for Bachelor's degree in international studies, NKU; MBA, Thomas More.)
Stated positions
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “We want things like getting money out of politics, or banning government leaders from being able to trade stocks that they know or are privileged to as part of their jobs” October 15, 2026 · spectrumnews1.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Melissa Strange has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Melissa Strange been backed by AIPAC?
No. Melissa Strange 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 Melissa Strange had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.