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Mikel Wein
Independent · Kentucky · 2026Mikel Wein works as an archaeologist, according to the Politics1 Kentucky candidate roundup. Wein has deep family roots in Letcher County, Kentucky, living on land the family has held on the mother's side since the mid-1800s, per the campaign site. Wein is running as an independent for Kentucky's 5th Congressional District on a platform that includes a proposed 'Resilient Community Corps' to help eastern Kentucky communities recover from flooding and economic decline, along with support for the Medicare for All Act of 2025, according to the campaign site.
Priorities
- A 'Resilient Community Corps' to help communities recover from natural disasters and economic decline, per the campaign site
- Support for the Medicare for All Act of 2025 to expand healthcare access and support rural hospitals, per the campaign site
On the ballot
U.S. House, KY-5 · Kentucky · 2026
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