James Comer
U.S. Representative, KY-1 since 2016. Re-elected in 2026. Next on the ballot in 2028.
U.S. Representative, KY-1Born 1972Farmer
- In office
- 9 yrs
- Since 2016
- Bills became law
- 1
- 12 sponsored, 119th Congress
- Votes missed
- 2.5%
- Chamber median 2.1%
- With party
- 99%
- On votes splitting the parties
- Last margin
- +35.1
- Won 2026
- Next election
- 2028
- Nov 7, 2028
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative recordsUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Committees
119th Congress.
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform · Chair
- House Committee on Education and WorkforceHealth, Employment, Labor, and PensionsWorkforce Protections
Source: congress-legislators committeesUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
Legislation
Public Lands and Natural Resources · Became law Sep 2026
Government Operations and Politics · Passed House Jun 2026
Government Operations and Politics · In committee Jan 2026
Source: Congress.gov billsUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 3:27 PM ET
Voting record
Where Comer sits in the U.S. House
Comer is closer to the center than 24% of the chamber's Republicans.
Closest: Derek Schmidt, Victoria Spartz, Glenn Grothman
Source: 99chambers roll-call scalingUpdated Nov 6, 2026, 5:06 PM ET
With Comer’s party
- Votes with the chamber's Republicans99%
- Cosponsorships of the other party's bills14%
Black tick: the average of Republicans in the U.S. House.
Source: 99chambers legislative scores from roll calls and cosponsorships
Key votes
Votes chosen for their effect, not their side: Comer’s vote, each party’s majority, and the result. An orange vote differs from most Republicans.
| Date | Bill | Comer | Rep. majority | Dem. majority | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | HR 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 262–159 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | HCONRES 108: Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to… | No | No | Yes | Failed 189–235 |
| Jun 9, 2026 | S 2: Secure America Act | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 214–212 |
| May 13, 2026 | HR 1346: To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 218–203 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | HR 2189: To modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and… | Yes | Yes | No | Passed 233–185 |
Source: 99chambers key votes from Congress.gov, Voteview and Open States roll calls
Career
Offices held, and every time Comer was on a ballot. Filled marks are general elections won; hollow marks are primaries; an orange outline is a loss.
Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)
Elections
Margin against the seat’s presidential baseline: how the seat voted for president in the same or nearest year.
| Year | Race | Result | Margin | Seat | +/− |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kentucky's 1st District | Won | R+35.1 | R+47.9 | −12.8 |
| 2024 | U.S. House, KY-1 | Won | R+49.4 | — | — |
| 2022 | U.S. House, KY-1 | Won | R+49.8 | — | — |
| 2020 | U.S. House, KY-1 | Won | R+50.0 | — | — |
| 2018 | U.S. House, KY-1 | Won | R+37.2 | — | — |
| 2016 | U.S. House, KY-1 | Won | R+44.7 | — | — |
| 2016 | U.S. House, KY-1 (special) | Won | R+44.4 | — | — |
| 2010 | Kentucky House of Representatives, District 53 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2008 | Kentucky House of Representatives, District 53 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2006 | Kentucky House of Representatives, District 53 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2004 | Kentucky House of Representatives, District 53 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2002 | Kentucky House of Representatives, District 53 | Won | — | — | — |
| 2000 | Kentucky House of Representatives, District 53 | Won | — | — | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)Updated Nov 8, 2026, 7:01 PM ET
Campaign money, 2025–26
- Raised
- $2.3M
- Spent
- $3.9M
- Cash
- $1.6M
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Campaign committees
Open committees can still raise and spend money.
| COMER FOR CONGRESS FEC | Active |
Source: FEC filings through Oct 14, 2026Updated Nov 3, 2026, 2:14 AM ET
Seats Comer has held
- U.S. House, KY-1 · 2016–2027
- Kentucky House of Representatives, District 53 · 2000–2012
Source: 99chambers results archive
Who Comer has run against
- Drew Williams (D) · 2026 general, won
- Erin Marshall (D) · 2024 election, won
- Jimmy C. Ausbrooks (D) · 2022 election, won
- James Rhodes (D) · 2020 election, won
- Paul Walker (D) · 2018 election, won
- Samuel L. Gaskins (D) · 2016 election, won
Source: 99chambers results archive; 2026: civicAPI (unofficial)
How we know Comer
One person, matched across every source we use.
- Bioguide C001108
- FEC H6KY01110
- Wikidata Q6131602
- Ballotpedia James Comer Jr.
- Vote Smart 35169
- GovTrack 412676
- OpenSecrets N00038260
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FECUpdated Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM ET