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The result, as reportedunofficial
- James ComerRepublican88.1%Won
- David SimsRepublican5.7%Lost
In the 2026 Kentucky 1st District primary, James Comer won by 72,610 votes, with 88.1% of the vote to David Sims's 5.7%.
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What each candidate’s own campaign raised, beside what outside groups spent supporting and opposing them.
James Comer
Republican
- Own campaign raised
- $1.9M
- Campaign money to 30 Jun 2026
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