👤 About Joel Willett
Joel Willett is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JOEL FOR KENTUCKY, is registered in LOUISVILLE, KY, with WILLETT, JOEL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $350K raised, $321K spent, and $29K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $145K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $96K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mitch McConnell.
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💰 Campaign finance
Raised$350K
Cash on hand$29K
Per FEC reports, 2026 cycle
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Democrat · $350K raised
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2026 candidate profile
Joel Willett
Democrat · Open seat
Running for: Kentucky U.S. Senate
$350K
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Biography
Joel Willett is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, JOEL FOR KENTUCKY, is registered in LOUISVILLE, KY, with WILLETT, JOEL listed as treasurer. Through the most recent FEC filings, the campaign has reported $350K raised, $321K spent, and $29K in cash on hand. Contributions break down as $145K from individuals and $5K from PACs and party committees. The committee reports $96K in outstanding debts. The race’s incumbent is Republican Mitch McConnell.
Compiled from public FEC filings and race data. A detailed profile is being expanded.
FEC filing
FEC IDS6KY00336
OfficeKentucky U.S. Senate
PartyDemocrat
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. Senate — Kentucky
Primary: May 19, 2026 (3 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026