U.S. House, District 4: who gets your vote?
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Ed Gallrein
Running for U.S. House · Kentucky District 4
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Melissa Claire Strange
Running for U.S. House · Kentucky District 4
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Job fit
Ed Gallrein
Offices held
- Inspired by President Ronald Reagan, Ed chose a life of service by becoming a Navy SEAL Officer. Serving for a career spanning three decades in uniform, he rose to the rank of Captain (O-6) 1
Other work
- Born and raised in Kentucky, Ed Gallrein is a fifth-generation farmer whose family has worked the land for over a century. 1
Melissa Claire Strange
Education
- She earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a focus on Economics and Political Science at Northern Kentucky University and completed a master’s degree in Business Administration at Thomas More University while working full-time. 2
- She earned her bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a focus on Economics and Political Science at Northern Kentucky University and completed a master’s degree in Business Administration at Thomas More University while working full-time. 2
Top issues
Ranked by what Americans say matters most (Pew, 2026)
Ed Gallrein
- Cost of living & jobsBoth address this
Gallrein "will work with the President and Republican Party to cut taxes, reduce regulations, stop the reckless spending that has driven up inflation." 1 - Guns
"The Second Amendment is under constant attack from the radical left," Gallrein's site states, pledging to "protect our right to keep and bear arms without compromise." 1 - Crime & safety
Gallrein pledges to "protect our right to keep and bear arms without compromise and back the blue," signaling support for law enforcement. 1
No public stance found on: Health care costs, Climate & energy
More on their website →Melissa Claire Strange
- Cost of living & jobsBoth address this
Campaign site pledges to advance policies that create good-paying jobs, support local businesses, stand with workers, and restore economic stability and growth for Kentucky families. 3 - Health care costs
Says every Kentuckian deserves access to affordable, high-quality care without facing crushing medical debt, and is committed to policies that prioritize accessibility and affordability. 3
No public stance found on: Guns, Crime & safety, Immigration, Climate & energy
More on their website →How they voted on top issues
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Ed Gallrein
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Melissa Claire Strange
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Sources
- Ed Gallrein for Congress · checked 2026-10-21 used in: Experience, Top issues
- About Us – Strange for KY · checked 2026-10-21 used in: Experience
- strangeforky.com used in: Top issues
- FEC · 2026 cycle used in: Money
- FEC · 2026 cycle used in: Money
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Ed Gallrein
RepublicanShown above🚩 No federal record yet. Campaign money: $3.6M raised, 87% from large donors, 2% from organized interests. Group breakdown unavailable. The filed PAC total is known, but its givers have not been identified here.
Filed PAC total: $56,129.60 (2% of $3,567,323.59 raised), 2026 cycle. Group source 2
Says they are for: lower taxes and fewer rules on business, protecting the right to own and carry guns, tougher sentences and more police. 345
Sources
1 Background: Ed Gallrein for Congress · checked 2026-10-21
2 The money: FEC · 2026 cycle
3 lower taxes and fewer rules on business: Candidate statement
4 protecting the right to own and carry guns: Candidate statement
5 tougher sentences and more police: Candidate statement
Jeremy Todd
Libertarian🚩 No federal record yet. Campaign money: $22K raised, 74% from large donors, organized-interest share unavailable. 2
Says they are for: lower taxes and fewer rules on business. 3
Sources
1 Background: Libertarian Candidate for Congress in Kentucky 04 Jeremy Todd · checked 2026-10-21
2 The money: FEC · 2026 cycle
3 lower taxes and fewer rules on business: Candidate statement
Melissa Claire Strange
DemocratShown above🚩 No federal record yet. Campaign money: $74K raised, 83% from large donors, organized-interest share unavailable. 2
Says they are for: government paying more of the bill, government spending and worker protections. 34
Sources
1 Background: About Us – Strange for KY · checked 2026-10-21
2 The money: FEC · 2026 cycle
3 government paying more of the bill: Candidate statement
4 government spending and worker protections: Candidate statement