Ned Pillersdorf Says He's Running for Congress
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The Eastern Kentucky attorney says he'll seek the Democratic nomination.
Ned Pillersdorf, a well-known Eastern Kentucky lawyer, says he's running for Congress. He plans to formally announce his candidacy on July 4th in Prestonsburg. The Democrat hopes to challenge Congressman Hal Rogers in Kentucky's 5th congressional district.
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Ned Pillersdorf Says He's Running for Congress
Clip: Season 3 Episode 279 | 43sVideo has Closed Captions
Ned Pillersdorf, a well-known Eastern Kentucky lawyer, says he's running for Congress. He plans to formally announce his candidacy on July 4th in Prestonsburg. The Democrat hopes to challenge Congressman Hal Rogers in Kentucky's 5th congressional district.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipIt looks like Congressman Rogers will have a Democratic opponent in 2026.
Ned Pillar's door.
If a well known Eastern Kentucky lawyer says he will run against Rogers, pillar, storm says he will formally announced his candidacy on July 4th in Prestonsburg.
On Facebook, Pillars door criticized Congressman Rogers for his vote in favor of President Trump's tax and budget bill.
Quote, he voted for this all out assault on the less fortunate and our poverty stricken congressional district, which included slashing benefits in exchange for tax cuts for billionaires, unquote.
Pillars door also notes that Rogers will be 89 years old in 2026, and he questions whether Rogers will be able to finish another two year term.
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