THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Mikel Wein
Candidate for U.S. House · Kentucky · District 5
THE PERSON
Background
Wein's professional background includes archaeology.
Education
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill — bachelor's degree, 2012
- City University of New York Graduate Center — graduate degree, 2016
- University of St Andrews — PhD, 2024
Background sources checked November 1, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 5 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Kentucky Secretary of State · 2026 general-election U.S. House candidate filings ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.