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2026 Kentucky U.S. House — District 1 — General Election · November 3, 2026
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Election: 2026 General Election
Office: U.S. House — District 1
Ballot name: John "Drew" Williams
Party: Democratic Party
Filed date: 11/24/2025
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BORN AND RAISED IN WESTERN KENTUCKY. BUILT WITH HARD WORK, SHAPED BY OUR COMMUNITY AND RUNNING TO SERVE THE PEOPLE WHO MADE HIM.
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BORN AND RAISED IN WESTERN KENTUCKY. BUILT WITH HARD WORK, SHAPED BY OUR COMMUNITY AND RUNNING TO SERVE THE PEOPLE WHO MADE HIM.
He graduated from Murray State University in 2016 with a degree in History and a minor in Biology, and still managed to work for his family business. Since the age of 14, he has been building boat docks on Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and even had the pleasure of expanding to the four surrounding states. With that being said, he has, in fact, sunk boats full of tools, drilled thousands of holes with dulled-out bits, and installed roofs in 115-degree heat and oncoming snowstorms. And guess what, he’d do it all again tomorrow, and he may actually be doing so.
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He graduated from Murray State University in 2016 with a degree in History and a minor in Biology, and still managed to work for his family business. Since the age of 14, he has been building boat docks on Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and even had the pleasure of expanding to the four surrounding states. With that being said, he has, in fact, sunk boats full of tools, drilled thousands of holes with dulled-out bits, and installed roofs in 115-degree heat and oncoming snowstorms. And guess what, he’d do it all again tomorrow, and he may actually be doing so.
American Beef Labeling Act Strengthen transparency, rebuild consumer trust, and restore fairness for American ranchers- Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL): Reinstate clear, WTO-compliant “Born, Raised & Processed in the U.S.A.” labels to reward U.S. producers and inform consumers.- Fair Market Rules: Require accurate labeling on imported beef to stop foreign products from posing as American.- Traceability Support: Provide grants and tools for small processors to meet WTO standards without high compliance costs.
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American Beef Labeling Act Strengthen transparency, rebuild consumer trust, and restore fairness for American ranchers- Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL): Reinstate clear, WTO-compliant “Born, Raised & Processed in the U.S.A.” labels to reward U.S. producers and inform consumers.- Fair Market Rules: Require accurate labeling on imported beef to stop foreign products from posing as American.- Traceability Support: Provide grants and tools for small processors to meet WTO standards without high compliance costs.
- Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL): Reinstate clear, WTO-compliant “Born, Raised & Processed in the U.S.A.” labels to reward U.S. producers and inform consumers.
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- Country-of-Origin Labeling (COOL): Reinstate clear, WTO-compliant “Born, Raised & Processed in the U.S.A.” labels to reward U.S. producers and inform consumers.
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No one should owe federal income tax just for trying to survive, so we restore the original tax-free income floor that existed when the income tax was first created.
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No one should owe federal income tax just for trying to survive, so we restore the original tax-free income floor that existed when the income tax was first created.
- Restores the original 1913 $3,000 tax exemption, adjusted to today’s dollars and indexed to inflation, which is roughly $100,000.- Ensures low- and middle-income families owe nothing on basic living income, putting more money in their pocket until they start to see real dividends in their own communities.- Creates a balancing system that if the Federal Government wants to tax American income then they need to work to create economic and social service systems that improve wages for more Americans.
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- Restores the original 1913 $3,000 tax exemption, adjusted to today’s dollars and indexed to inflation, which is roughly $100,000.- Ensures low- and middle-income families owe nothing on basic living income, putting more money in their pocket until they start to see real dividends in their own communities.- Creates a balancing system that if the Federal Government wants to tax American income then they need to work to create economic and social service systems that improve wages for more Americans.
Enact a Lifetime Ban on Paid Lobbying after Leaving Office“Stop the Sale of Public Trust” - Bars members from engaging in lobbying activities in a paid or compensated capacity.
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Enact a Lifetime Ban on Paid Lobbying after Leaving Office“Stop the Sale of Public Trust” - Bars members from engaging in lobbying activities in a paid or compensated capacity.
- Tax rates increase smoothly from 1% at $100,000 to 35% at $1 million, and continues up to continual higher marginal incomes with no jumps or cliffs.- Eliminates gaming, timing tricks, and artificial income shifting, with the scale continuing upward and higher income earners paying for the governmental services and benefits of American prosperity that they obviously benefit from at a greater share.- Makes the system simpler, fairer, and harder to manipulate by simplifying the tax code.
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- Tax rates increase smoothly from 1% at $100,000 to 35% at $1 million, and continues up to continual higher marginal incomes with no jumps or cliffs.- Eliminates gaming, timing tricks, and artificial income shifting, with the scale continuing upward and higher income earners paying for the governmental services and benefits of American prosperity that they obviously benefit from at a greater share.- Makes the system simpler, fairer, and harder to manipulate by simplifying the tax code.
The goal is to create a cost-of-living based Wage System that reflects regional realities, with tiered exemptions for Microbusinesses”As businesses scale, so should the pay of their employees”
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The goal is to create a cost-of-living based Wage System that reflects regional realities, with tiered exemptions for Microbusinesses”As businesses scale, so should the pay of their employees”
- All Articles, Books, Media Appearances, Guest Speaking, Social Media - Restrictions not already in place, will be established during their tenure in office and for 5 years post-term. - Family members can be made equally subject to these rules - Exemptions can be made before Ethics Committee
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- All Articles, Books, Media Appearances, Guest Speaking, Social Media - Restrictions not already in place, will be established during their tenure in office and for 5 years post-term. - Family members can be made equally subject to these rules - Exemptions can be made before Ethics Committee
If your wealth is growing by tens to hundreds of millions of dollars a year, you should not be able to legally pay zero in taxes just because you never sell anything.
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If your wealth is growing by tens to hundreds of millions of dollars a year, you should not be able to legally pay zero in taxes just because you never sell anything.
We must ensure post-service transparency with federal contractors
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We must ensure post-service transparency with federal contractors
Congressional Stock Trading Ban Blockade Stock Trading and Speculation for Congressional Officers“It is time that we put a stop to insider trading” - Congress Members and their immediate family are prohibited from trading individual stocks and engage in dedicated market speculation for their tenure in office and for 4 years post-term - Existing Stock Holdings must be held without trading or reallocating - Any transaction must receive approval from Ethics Committee
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Congressional Stock Trading Ban Blockade Stock Trading and Speculation for Congressional Officers“It is time that we put a stop to insider trading” - Congress Members and their immediate family are prohibited from trading individual stocks and engage in dedicated market speculation for their tenure in office and for 4 years post-term - Existing Stock Holdings must be held without trading or reallocating - Any transaction must receive approval from Ethics Committee
Influence Perks Ban Expansion Act Enhance Disclosure of Gifts, Events, Travel, and Prestige or Influence“We must end lobbying kickbacks and special interest deals” - Items, services, or advantages provided directly or indirectly to Members and their Immediate or extended families are subject - Any Event or Travel access must be fully self-funded or publicly approved through Ethics and Oversight - Unique awards, honors, or exclusive financial opportunities offered to Members, their families, or associates are under increased scrutiny
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Influence Perks Ban Expansion Act Enhance Disclosure of Gifts, Events, Travel, and Prestige or Influence“We must end lobbying kickbacks and special interest deals” - Items, services, or advantages provided directly or indirectly to Members and their Immediate or extended families are subject - Any Event or Travel access must be fully self-funded or publicly approved through Ethics and Oversight - Unique awards, honors, or exclusive financial opportunities offered to Members, their families, or associates are under increased scrutiny
Establish a 10 year ban Federal Contractor employment to former Congressional Members and their family.”Federal Contracts shouldn’t be conditional on kickbacks our Representatives” - Prohibited from working, consulting, or holding stakes in companies who lobbied Congress or acquired federal contracts during the lawmaker’s tenure. - Closes post-Congress deals turning influence into private sector pay - Ensures public contracts are based on merit, not political connections
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Establish a 10 year ban Federal Contractor employment to former Congressional Members and their family.”Federal Contracts shouldn’t be conditional on kickbacks our Representatives” - Prohibited from working, consulting, or holding stakes in companies who lobbied Congress or acquired federal contracts during the lawmaker’s tenure. - Closes post-Congress deals turning influence into private sector pay - Ensures public contracts are based on merit, not political connections
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