Meet Erin Petrey

Erin Petrey is the only progressive Democrat running to flip Kentucky’s 6th Congressional district blue. Reach out or scroll down to learn more.


About Erin

  • Older voters need to read that Erin Petrey was born in Lexington and that, throughout her life, serving and representing Kentucky values has been her calling. Her lifelong dedication to service and impact through renewable energy, healthcare projects, and building critical infrastructure shows her deep commitment to Kentucky communities. When elected to Congress, Erin will fight to make the American Dream the American Reality Again by focusing on access, affordability, and opportunity for all Kentuckians.

  • Voters need to watch during early voting and GOTV that Erin is the only progressive in this race who supports Medicare for All, abolishing ICE, and establishing a living wage. 

  • Erin is a new, relevant voice for Kentucky. Erin does not seek permission from the political establishment to speak out on issues and address the problems Kentuckians face. Her campaign is people-powered and people-focused, and in it, she has outraised the establishment-backed candidate last quarter, clearly won two debates, and beaten the field in two grassroots polls.

  • The primary campaign has built a base of 100+ volunteers of diverse ages and backgrounds, including African Americans, Republicans, Independents, business leaders, energy leaders, and union leaders who want a new leader for Kentucky.

Note: In-person absentee voting in Kentucky starts May 6, though most voters in Kentucky vote on Election Day, May 19, 2026.