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MICHAEL FARIS

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MICHAEL FARIS
Candidate for U.S. Senate
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Biography
Michael Faris is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky's 2026 open seat primary. An Elizabethtown native, he is a U.S. Air Force veteran and founder of PRIMEHAWX, LLC, a firm specializing in H-60 Blackhawk helicopter maintenance. Faris, who spent time in foster care, emphasizes values of hard work, discipline, and integrity, describing himself as a blue-collar patriot and small business owner.
Top Priorities
  • Lower healthcare costs, protect Medicare, and strengthen rural hospitals
  • Cut wasteful federal spending and reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses
  • Expand skilled trades and technical training for higher-paying jobs
Campaign Finance
Total Raised
$61,529.95
Top Donor Industries
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