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Zach Dembo
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Kentucky’s 6th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Zach Dembo is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Kentucky’s 6th District on November 3, 2026, against Ralph Alvarado (R). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Zach Dembo’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
Zach Dembo’s campaign has raised $3,205,462 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $620,330 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$2,900,487
- PACs and other committees$255,739
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other authorized committees$42,585
- The candidate’s own money and loans$3,665
- Other$2,986
From donors who gave over $200: $1,229,880 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 71% from Kentucky, 28% from other states, under 1% with no U.S. state given. Top states: Kentucky $878,758 (71%), District of Columbia $56,485 (5%), California $42,959 (3%), Massachusetts $42,453 (3%), Virginia $41,200 (3%). About 900 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: H6KY06184 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$17,500
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 Zach Dembo’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: Zach Dembo (Democratic); Ralph Alvarado (Republican); Pete Lynch (Kentucky Party); Jay Bowman (Independent)
- Open seat: now held by Andy Barr (R)
- Rating: Toss-upAverage of 7; Toss-up to Lean R
- Kentucky 6th 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 Zach Dembo
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 Zach Dembo quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Became a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division in 2017. · zachdembo.com (source for Became a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division in 2017.) (archived copy of the source for Became a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division in 2017.)
- Commissioned in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps; over four years on active duty. · zachdembo.com (source for Commissioned in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps; over four years on active duty.) (archived copy of the source for Commissioned in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps; over four years on active duty.)
- Attended Stanford University and the University of Michigan Law School. · zachdembo.com (source for Attended Stanford University and the University of Michigan Law School.) (archived copy of the source for Attended Stanford University and the University of Michigan Law School.)
Endorsements
- New Politics · newpolitics.org (source for the New Politics endorsement)
- Gov. Andy Beshear (D) · weku.org (source for the Gov. Andy Beshear (D) endorsement)
- Former U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D) · lex18.com (source for the Former U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D) endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Former U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D) endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: No statement found (looked at zachdembo.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 1), zachdembo.com (checked for Israel and Gaza, page 2); October 25, 2026).
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “That is why I have pledged to never take a dime of corporate pac money, so there is no question that I serve my community and my community alone.” zachdembo.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “In Congress, I’ll fight to restore and expand ACA tax credits so that health insurance remains within reach for working families.” zachdembo.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “In Congress, I’ll fully support the PRO Act, advocate for workplace safety standards, fund apprenticeship programs, protect unemployment benefits, and defend the right to collectively bargain and unionize.” zachdembo.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “We must hold ICE to the same standards as all law enforcement: comprehensive training (not just 47 days), body cameras for transparency, no hiding identities behind masks, and a focus on actual violent criminals” zachdembo.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “We need to do everything we can to increase housing supply to reduce housing prices” zachdembo.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 Zach Dembo has used:
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Questions and answers
Has Zach Dembo been backed by AIPAC?
No. Zach Dembo 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 Zach Dembo had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.