Megan Wingfield

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Won the May 19, 2026 Democratic primary with 40.7% of the vote, defeating Hank Linderman, David Hatfield and William Compton.

Megan Wingfield is a mechanic from Bowling Green, Kentucky, running as the Democratic nominee. Her campaign describes her as "fighting for working families, affordable healthcare, and a future where every Kentucky family has a fair shot, not just the wealthy and politically connected."[2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

Positions on the issues

  • SupportsExpand public health coverage

    Campaigns for affordable healthcare access as a central issue.[2]

In their words — priorities

  • Campaigns on affordable healthcare and support for working families.[2]

Background

  • Graduated from Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) with a degree in Automotive Technology and worked as a mechanic.[2]

Campaign money

Raised $7,539 · spent $6,342 · $1,197 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗

Also on the ballot for this seat: Brett Guthrie, Thomas Loecken · Compare side by side

Sources cited in this profile

  1. 2.Megan Wingfield for Congress | Kentucky's 2nd District · Megan Wingfield campaign website · 2026-09-25 Candidate's own words