Ned Pillersdorf
D
Advanced from the Democratic primary without opposition after the primary was canceled.
Ned Pillersdorf is a Democratic candidate for Kentucky's 5th Congressional District, an Eastern Kentucky attorney who says he has run a "poverty volume" law practice for 44 years. He opposes cuts to Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps and other safety-net programs, and criticizes incumbent Hal Rogers's vote for the 2025 reconciliation tax law.[2]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Opposes cuts to Medicaid and Medicare, criticizing incumbent Hal Rogers's support for reductions to those programs.[2]
“I truly fear for our vulnerable neighbors here in Appalachia.”
In their words — priorities
- "If you support the ongoing proposed slashing of: Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, funds to help low income folks pay their utilities, and the defunding of public television, public radio, job corp, cancer research, etc – all so the billionaire class can get a deficit busting tax break – I don't expect to persuade you to support my candidacy."[2]
Background
- Says he has practiced law in Eastern Kentucky for 44 years, focused on low-income clients, and has been involved with several nonprofits.[2]
Campaign money
Raised $182K · spent $91K · $91K cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗