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MICHAEL JAMES FARIS

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MICHAEL JAMES FARIS
Candidate for U.S. Senate
REP CHALLENGER
Biography
Michael James Faris is a Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky's 2026 primary, positioning himself as a grassroots contender, Air Force veteran, and small business owner. A native of Elizabethtown, he founded PRIMEHAWX, LLC, specializing in helicopter maintenance and training, and has a background working on a family farm. Faris also self-filed lawsuits against the CDC and TSA during COVID-19.
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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