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Jimmy I. Leon
Candidate for U.S. Senate
REP
Biography
Jimmy I. Leon, a Republican, is running for election to the U.S. Senate to represent Kentucky in the 2026 primary. He is a military veteran who served in the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1984, and his career experience includes working as an educator and administrator. Leon was also a Republican nominee for U.S. Congress in 2022.
Top Priorities
- Emphasizing border security as a national responsibility, supporting the removal of individuals unlawfully present, and affirming a lawful pathway for verified asylum claims.
- Supporting the SAVE ACT requiring ID for voting and calling for nationwide compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993, including voter roll maintenance.
- Protecting parental rights in child rearing and healthcare decisions, advocating for community mental health clinics, and addressing the suppression of conservative messages in schools and social media.