Petrey said she is the only candidate not taking any corporate money and was framed as a “progressive.” 

Calling for tax code reform, universal healthcare and abolishing ICE, Petrey’s policies include banning venture capital and private equity from being able to own single-family homes, incentivizing cities to invest in rezoning and affordable housing construction, increasing the federal minimum wage and reinstating DEI. 

Regarding ICE, Petrey said she is calling for an immediate end to 287(g) programs, the ICE partnerships with local police departments across Kentucky. She also advocated for a 365-day pause on ICE activity to properly assess its activity. 

“We must investigate and prosecute, to the fullest extent of the law, every single person who is complicit in this horrendous attack on our Constitution and to the murderers of Alex Pretti, Renee Nicole Good and all of the countless others who have died at the hands of this administration,” Petrey said. 

Meet all the candidates running for the primary for 6th District - Cherlynn Stevenson, David Kloiber, Erin Petrey and Zach Dembo. They introduce themselves, answer policy questions and tell us why they are the democratic candidate to flip the 6th and save our democracy!

In this episode of the Blue Dot podcast, Erin Petrey, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Kentucky's sixth district, shares her journey from a rural upbringing to a career in diplomacy and infrastructure development. She discusses her motivations for running, emphasizing the need for new leadership and a focus on solutions rather than rhetoric. Erin highlights key issues such as affordability, campaign finance reform, energy security, and the impact of AI and data centers on the environment. She expresses her commitment to serving the people of Kentucky and her vision for a more equitable future.

Alliance for American Leadership Endorses Erin Petrey for Kentucky Congressional District 6

She brings an impressive resume and fierce passion for service to the race

She brings an impressive resume and fierce passion for service to the race

Aaron, Kim and Nate cover the breaking KY political news, then connect with Angela Cooper w/the ACLU of KY in advance of 28 NO KINGS protests happening across our commonwealth - Know your rights as you defend our democracy! Then, we'll kick off our series with the candidates running for KY-6 and hear from Erin Petrey. Don't miss this week's #ColonelsOfTruth

Another Democrat is hoping to flip Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District next year. 

Erin Petrey, who grew up in Kentucky and worked in Washington, D.C., announced her bid for the Central Kentucky U.S. House district Wednesday morning. The current seatholder, Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, is seeking election to the U.S. Senate in 2026.