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Kevin lives with his wife and four children in eastern Kentucky.

Kevin Smith files to run against Kentucky Rep. Hal Rogers

Kevin works as an attorney. He previously worked as an aide for the chair of the Republican National Convention and as an aide for Senator Mitch McConnell.

Kevin Smith's campaign for U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is his first entry into politics.

Kentucky's 5th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia

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

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

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2026 Primary Election - County Candidates

- 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. 