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Benjamin Hurley - Ballotpedia

Brandon Hurley is from Pikeville. He attends Austin Peay State University.

Benjamin is a real estate professional. He previously served for six years as an infantryman in the United States Army’s 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment.

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Benjamin is a student at Austin Peay State University. He previously served in the U.S. Army for six years.

Benjamin Hurley's campaign for the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is his first entry into politics.

Benjamin's campaign for U.S. representative for Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is his first run for public office.

Wants to implement an "infrastructure boom" in Eastern Kentucky to prevent towns from becoming ghost towns.

Wants to address poverty in Eastern Kentucky by diversifying job opportunities.

Supports "smart investment in
infrastructure, energy production, and vocational training."

- Wants to implement an "infrastructure boom" in Eastern Kentucky to prevent towns from becoming ghost towns.
- Wants to address poverty in Eastern Kentucky by diversifying job opportunities.
- Supports "smart investment in
infrastructure, energy production, and vocational training."

Economy

Believes healthcare access issues, including cost, distance, and delays, need to be addressed.

Said "[w]e need to treat addiction as both a health and community issue, expanding access to treatment, job training, and mental health support so people can rebuild their lives. At the same time, we must hold dealers and traffickers accountable with stronger enforcement and tougher penalties."

- Believes healthcare access issues, including cost, distance, and delays, need to be addressed.
- Said "[w]e need to treat addiction as both a health and community issue, expanding access to treatment, job training, and mental health support so people can rebuild their lives. At the same time, we must hold dealers and traffickers accountable with stronger enforcement and tougher penalties."

Healthcare

As of March 10, 2026, Benjamin Hurley’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Said "I believe in an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy
that strengthens Kentucky’s role in fueling America’s future. That means protecting our coal and natural gas jobs, investing in cleaner and more efficient technologies, and ensuring that
energy workers are part of the solution."

- Said "I believe in an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy
that strengthens Kentucky’s role in fueling America’s future. That means protecting our coal and natural gas jobs, investing in cleaner and more efficient technologies, and ensuring that
energy workers are part of the solution."

Energy & the Environment

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Benjamin Hurley

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Benjamin is from Pikeville, Kentucky. He attended Phelps High School. He is pursuing a bachelor's degree in real estate from Austin Peay State University.

Benjamin is a real estate professional. He works at a local real estate firm, where he has been since leaving the military. He previously served six years in the U.S. Army as an Infantryman with the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment.

Benjamin Hurley's campaign for the U.S. House to represent Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is his first entry into politics.

For Candidate Benjamin Hurley on Issue economy: Supports an infrastructure boom in Eastern Kentucky to prevent small towns from shrinking and becoming ghost towns.

Supports bringing a variety of jobs to Appalachia to combat unemployment and poverty in the region.

Believes healthcare access is a significant issue for Eastern Kentuckians and advocates for changes to improve it.

My name is Ben Hurley. I was born in Pikeville and raised in Phelps, Kentucky. I served six years in the United States Army as an Infantryman with the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment.

I served six years in the United States Army as an infantryman with the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment.

Benjamin's campaign for Kentucky's 5th Congressional District representative is his first time running for public office.

Wants to implement an "infrastructure boom" in Eastern Kentucky to prevent towns from becoming "ghost towns."

Believes healthcare access issues, including cost, distance, and time delays, need to be addressed.

- Your US Representative represents the interests of your district in the US House of Representatives, the lower house of Congress. Kentucky currently has 6 US Representatives.
- US Representatives can author, sponsor, debate, and vote on bills that become federal law.
- Representatives may serve on congressional committees. Committees focus on certain areas of policy, such as transportation, education, or labor. They may also run for higher positions within their party, such as the Speaker of the House or Majority/Minority Leader.
- Representatives are elected to two-year terms and there are no term limits. US Representatives are paid a salary of $174,000/year.
-  Representatives must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for seven years, and an inhabitant of the state from which he or she is elected. 