Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary
Zach Dembo, a former prosecutor, has won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District. He has criticized Donald Trump for allegedly weaponizing the Justice Department, which motivated his decision to run for office. Despite his victory, Democrats face significant challenges in the upcoming general election due to the district's Republican leanings.
- ▪Zach Dembo won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.
- ▪He previously served as a federal prosecutor and a policy advisor to Governor Beshear.
- ▪Dembo has raised nearly one million dollars for his campaign.
- ▪The district has historically leaned heavily Republican, making the general election a tough battle for Democrats.
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Rand Paul Former prosecutor who railed against Trump’s weaponization of DOJ wins Dem primary The former JAG officer and Beshear policy advisor faces steep odds in a district that leaned heavily Republican recently By Leo Briceno Fox News Published May 19, 2026 10:16pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Massie blasts ‘desperate’ attacks amid Trump-backed primary battle Ahead of Tuesday’s closely watched Kentucky GOP primary, Rep. Thomas Massie says President Donald Trump’s "reputation is on the line" as Trump allies and outside groups flood the race with attacks and millions in spending. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Zach Dembo, a former U.S.
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