Kentucky's 6th Congressional District election, 2026 - Ballotpedia

Ralph Alvarado earned a bachelor's and medical degree from Loma Linda University. He is a married father of two and a member of his local church.

Ralph is the commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health. He works at the Tennessee Department of Health, where he has been since January 2023. He previously served as a practicing physician treating patients across Clark County and Central Kentucky for nearly 30 years and served as a state Senator in the Kentucky General Assembly from January 2015 to January 2023.

Ralph has been the Commissioner of Health for the Tennessee Department of Health for over the past three years. He previously was the Regional Medical Director for KentuckyOne Medical Group for over four years.

Ralph served as the State Senator for Kentucky State Senate District 28 from 2015 to 2023.

Supports growing the economy by unleashing American workers and cutting taxes.

Supports growing the economy by "unleashing American workers" and cutting taxes.

- Supports growing the economy by "unleashing American workers" and cutting taxes.

Economy

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

Healthcare

Public Safety

Supports securing the southern border and stopping the flow of fentanyl.

Advocates for "securing the southern border" and stopping the flow of fentanyl.

- Advocates for "securing the southern border" and stopping the flow of fentanyl.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Supports securing the southern border, stopping the flow of fentanyl, and promoting energy independence and economic growth through American workers and tax cuts.

Energy & the Environment

Voting & Elections

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Ralph Alvarado

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