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Candidates › KY-06 race › 2025–2026
O Nominee for U.S. House, KY-06
Has not served in Congress
13 priorities from petelynchforkentucky.com, in the order they are listed there. Every heading and the text under it is copied exactly, as one passage for each page it is from, and links to that place on the page; hover a source to see which passage it opens.
Elected officials should represent the people, not billionaires or corporations. Right now, politicians respond to wealthy donors, not everyday Americans. To restore accountability and fairness, we must:
Tax every dollar spent on elections above $2,500 per individual or corporation per calendar year at 100%, with revenue funding schools, healthcare, and infrastructure
Tax all lobbying spending above $1 million per callendar year at 100%
Require candidates to get at least 50% of their funding from small individual contributions; after the second election in which they don't meet that threshold, they must vacate their seat at the end of the term
Make all campaign contributions and political spending fully transparent
Match small-donor contributions to amplify everyday voters’ voices
Ban unlimited donations to super PACs and other mechanisms that let the ultra-wealthy dominate elections
Ban all members of Congress from buying or selling individual stocks
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
AI and other big tech companies have been buying up rural land for data centers, and they sometimes even do it secretly by forcing the seller to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). Their data centers are going to continue drive up energy costs all around the country. We need to enact a moratorium blocking the construction of new data centers. Then, before any new data center construction can begin, we must:
- Prohibit the use of NDAs when corporations buy land from individuals and make all land sales for the purpose of building data centers a matter of public record
- Require data centers to pay the full cost for grid upgrades and expansion
- Require data centers to rely on on-site energy during peak hours
- Require data centers to build renewable power generation greater than or equal to their load
- Require data centers to maintain energy in reserve sufficient to maintain their operations for at least 12 hours without drawing from the local grid
- Ensure that data centers are only built if their construction is approved by the local community through a majority vote in a process that is open to all adults living in the affected area
- Conduct independent water and impact studies confirming that the planned data center would have no serious impact on the water supply, environment, farms, animals, or people before construction may begin
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Healthcare is a human right, not a privilege. Americans pay more than any other country but get far less access. To fix our broken system, we must:
Provide universal healthcare coverage for all Americans
Eliminate out-of-pocket costs for essential services and prescriptions
Simplify administration to reduce waste and overhead
Ensure care is accessible in rural and underserved areas
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Homes should be for families, not profit. Rising costs have put homeownership and renting out of reach for many. To make housing more affordable, we must:
Ban foreign and hedge fund ownership of single-family homes
Cap rent increases for corporate-owned rental properties
Limit residential ownership: 25 units per individual, 500 per corporation
Provide federal matching funds for individual building their own homes
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
The economy should work for everyone. Billionaires and large corporations have rigged the system for themselves. To restore fairness, we must:
Break up corporate monopolies
Strengthen workers' bargaining power by repealing Taft-Hartley outright or by passing the PRO Act to amend it
Protect gig economy workers and independent contractors
Cap CEO compensation at 10x the average worker's pay
Implement minimum wages that reflect local living wages, with annual adjustments based on local cost of living changes
Raise the corporate tax rate to 50% and use the new tax revenue to fund an United States Profit Dividend, which will be distributed equally among all adult Americans.
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
America’s foreign policy should serve the people, not corporate interests. We must prioritize humanitarian aid, veterans, and domestic investment:
Amend the War Powers Resolution to so that only Congress can decide whether to go to war or begin new military engagements
End all military aid for offensive purposes
Stop funding Israel's military and require all lobbyists that advocate for the interests of foreing countries to register as agents under the FARA
Direct foreign aid to food, medicine, and rebuilding communities—not weapons
Cover healthcare for all veterans, including prescriptions
Redirect savings to American jobs, schools, and infrastructure
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Prohibition has failed, and Kentucky can lead responsibly. Legal marijuana can benefit farmers, communities, and consumers:
Provide new income for rural farmers transitioning from tobacco
Generate tax revenue for pensions, schools, and rural infrastructure
Reduce or eliminate the black market, making products safer
Lower prices while keeping the market fairly regulated and taxed
Protect users from criminal convictions and employment barriers
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Technology has developed at such a rapid pace that our privacy laws no longer meaningfully protect our privacy. We need a federal law to:
- End the "third-party doctrine" by banning corporations from giving individuals' information law enforcement without a warrant
- Ban the use of federal grants for Flock or other ALPRs
- Cut federal highway funding for states and municipalities that use Flock/ALPRs for anything other than tolls
- Ban federal agencies from buying or accessing commercial ALPR systems
- Ban data brokers from selling or sharing Americans' geolocations
- Specific laws I support include the No Flock Act, the Flock Off Act, and the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Fast, reliable internet is essential for education, jobs, and community connection. Too many families still lack access, while corporate data centers profit without accountability. We must:
Guarantee every Kentuckian access to fast, reliable, and affordable internet
Protect users’ personal data: if companies want to monetize user data, individuals must be allowed who opt out, and those who opt in must be financially compensated
Expand digital literacy and workforce training programs
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Everyone deserves a fair shot at success. From school breakfasts to college or vocational training, we must invest in people:
Provide free breakfast for every student in every school
Offer 4 years of free public college or 4 years of subsidized vocational training for every young Kentuckian
Expand internships, apprenticeships, and job readiness programs
Support teachers with competitive pay and resources
Incentivize businesses to hire local graduates and apprentices in trades, tech, and healthcare
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Fair taxes build a stronger economy and society. The ultra-wealthy shouldn’t pay lower rates than hardworking Americans. To make the system fair, we must:
Count capital gains as income and tax accordingly
Exempt the first $25,000 of income from federal taxes
Tax billionaires 10% of net worth above $1 billion
Lower taxes for households earning under $250,000 and raise rates for those earning over $1 million
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Energy should benefit communities, not just corporations. By expanding public power, investing in renewables, and holding large energy users accountable, we can lower bills, create jobs, and strengthen local control. To achieve these goals, we must:
Expand public power utilities to lower costs and increase local control
Invest in solar, wind, and other renewables in rural and underserved areas
Provide rebates and incentives for households and small businesses to adopt solar and energy-efficient appliances
Modernize the electricity grid for reliability and lower costs
source ↗ (opens the page at this passage) · petelynchforkentucky.com/Policies
Campaign committee · 2025–2026 · latest available filing · Official FEC bulk data · committee C00925354
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Lost · 3,873 votes (1.3%) · 4 of 4 · Full results ↗
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