Zach Dembo
Coverage of Zach Dembo in the Nexus archive.
- Top Dem group reveals new congressional targets in bid to flip House: 'Proven fighters'
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added five new races to its Red to Blue list, increasing the count of designated target House seats to 37 as it attempts to regain control of the House. The DCCC stated that candidates in these districts, which include Tom Perriello and Leela Gray among others, are 'proven fighters' who will receive strategic support for their November campaigns. The additions telegraph further investment in specific congressional races.
- Top Dem group reveals new congressional targets in bid to flip House: 'Proven fighters'
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added five new races—Tom Perriello in Virginia, Nancy Lacore in South Carolina, Matt Dunlap in Maine, Zach Dembo in Kentucky, and Leela Gray in Florida—to its Red to Blue list. These additions signify the party's effort to retake the House of Representatives, where Republicans currently hold a slim majority. The DCCC stated that all candidates will receive strategic guidance and resources.
- Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary
Zach Dembo, a former U.S. attorney, won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District seat, and will face an uphill battle in the November general election. Dembo previously served as a federal prosecutor and policy advisor to Governor Andy Beshear. He cited Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department as a catalyst for his run.
- Former prosecutor who accused Trump of weaponizing DOJ wins Dem primary
Zach Dembo, a former U.S. attorney, won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District seat, and will face an uphill battle in the November general election. Dembo cited Trump's weaponization of the Justice Department as the reason he pursued office. The district has historically leaned Republican, with incumbent Rep. Andy Barr winning reelection in 2024 with 63% of the vote.
- Iran war makes things personal for veteran candidates
The article discusses how the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran has influenced veteran candidates running for Congress, with Democrats and Republicans offering starkly different perspectives on the war's justification and consequences. Veterans like Dan Helmer and Michael Bouchard share personal experiences of military service, framing their political stances around wartime decisions and national security.