Amy McGrath

Democratic

Amy McGrath, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Kentucky in 2020, is again running for the state's open Senate seat in 2026. In early April 2026 polling, she trailed Charles Booker in the Democratic primary but remained a notable contender in the field.

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Background

Career History

Marine Corps officer / fighter pilot 1997 – 2017

U.S. Marine Corps

Served 20 years in the Marine Corps and reached the rank of lieutenant colonel.

Political science instructor

United States Naval Academy

Taught political science at the Naval Academy.

Congressional fellow / defense adviser

U.S. House of Representatives; Rep. Susan Davis

Served as a congressional fellow and defense adviser.

U.S. Senate candidate 2020 – 2020

Kentucky

Democratic nominee against Mitch McConnell.

U.S. House candidate 2018 – 2018

Kentucky's 6th Congressional District

Democratic nominee for Congress in 2018.

Education

Notre Dame Academy High school diploma

United States Naval Academy B.A. in Political science (1997)

Georgetown University Graduate certificate in Legislative studies (2011)

Johns Hopkins University M.A. in International security (2014)

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Data compiled from public sources and analyzed using AI. Last updated 4/6/2026. Visit candidate websites for the most current information.