Brett Guthrie

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S. Brett Brett Guthrie

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 18, 1964 (Age: 62)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Brett Guthrie holds a Bachelor of Science in mathematical economics from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and a Master's of Public and Private Management from the Yale School of Management. He spent over a decade in the Kentucky Senate, where he chaired the Transportation Committee and served as vice chair of the Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee. Guthrie then transitioned to military service as a field artillery officer in the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, before becoming vice president of an automotive parts supplier.

Political Ideas

Brett Guthrie blends a traditional conservative stance with an unexpected focus on regional economic interests. His support for repealing the Affordable Care Act while advocating for government aid to small businesses illustrates an ideologically agile approach. Guthrie's consistent pro-life and pro-gun positions align with conservative values, yet his efforts to enhance internet service in rural areas reveal a localized strategy. This mix of standard conservative policies with targeted regional initiatives creates a nuanced political identity that merits further exploration.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Kentucky House of Representatives 2nd District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Megan Wingfield

Kentucky House of Representatives 2nd District Republican Primary

65,176 votes (85.40%)

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Kentucky 2nd District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

252,826 votes (73.10%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Energy and Commerce
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2022 Kentucky's 2nd congressional district election

170,487 votes (71.90%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 2nd congressional district, 2020

255,735 votes (70.90%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 2nd congressional district, 2018

171,700 votes (66.70%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District, 2016

251,825 votes (100.00%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 2nd congressional district, 2014

156,936 votes (69.20%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 2nd congressional district, 2012

181,508 votes (64.30%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky's 2nd congressional district election, 2010

155,906 votes (67.89%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Kentucky 2nd Congressional District General Election

158,936 votes (52.57%)

Win
1998: Kentucky State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

Kentucky 32nd State Senate District General Election

13,493 votes (50.24%)

Win