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Melissa Claire Strange

Democrat U.S. House · District 4 Kentucky Challenger
Primary  May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)
General  Nov 3, 2026
👤 About Melissa Claire Strange
Melissa Claire Strange is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 4 in Kentucky’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CITIZENS FOR MELISSA STRANGE, is registered in LAKESIDE PARK, KY, with STRANGE, ANDREW listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $157K raised, $123K spent, and $41K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $136K from individuals and $1K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $20K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Thomas Massie.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$157K
Cash on hand$41K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 4
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Thomas Massie (incumbent)
Republican · $8.9M raised
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Ed Gallrein
Republican · $4.1M raised
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Melissa Claire Strange VIEWING
Democrat · $157K raised
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Robert Stacy Wells
Republican · $113K raised
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JR
Jesse Russell Brewer
Democrat · $10K raised
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MD
Monica Dean
Democrat · $9K raised
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Jackson Dennis
Republican · $3K raised
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Nicole Lee Ethington
Republican
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Elizabeth Mason-Hill
Democrat
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9 candidates have filed with the FEC for this race.
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Elections 2026 › Kentucky › Melissa Claire Strange
2026 candidate profile
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Melissa Claire Strange

Democrat · Challenger
Running for: U.S. House, Kentucky 4th district
✓ Won 2026 primary
$157K
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Biography

Melissa Claire Strange is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House, District 4 in Kentucky’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, CITIZENS FOR MELISSA STRANGE, is registered in LAKESIDE PARK, KY, with STRANGE, ANDREW listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $157K raised, $123K spent, and $41K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $136K from individuals and $1K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $20K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Thomas Massie.

Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.

FEC filing

FEC IDH6KY04189
OfficeU.S. House, Kentucky 4th district
PartyDemocrat

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🗳 2026 Election

U.S. House — Kentucky District 04

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Primary: May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)  ·  General: November 3, 2026

Other Candidates in This Race (8)

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Thomas Massie
IncumbentR$8.9M raised
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Ed Gallrein
R$4.1M raised
RS
Robert Stacy Wells
R$113K raised
JR
Jesse Russell Brewer
D$10K raised
MD
Monica Dean
D$9K raised
JD
Jackson Dennis
R$3K raised
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