Federal · Kentucky · Democratic

Dale Romans

Democrat Candidate for U.S. Senate, Kentucky (2026).

On the record

Party
Democratic1
On the ballot
U.S. Senate, Kentucky (2026)1

Where they stand

We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.

Money: U.S. Senate, Kentucky (2026)

As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1

Raised$838K
Spent$671K
Cash on hand$167K
Debts$230K
  • From individuals $605K
  • From PACs and other committees $3,500
  • Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $230K

Gifts from people, by size2

Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.

  • Under $200 8%
  • $200–$499 2%
  • $500–$999 4%
  • $1,000–$1,999 13%
  • $2,000 and up 73%

Top PACs and committees giving directly3

The Jockey Club PAC$3,500
Costello for Congress Committee$2,000

Outside groups spending in this race4

Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.

Spent to help: $10K

Wire to Wire for Kentucky$10,500

Individual donors

  • $555K from 337 itemized gifts5
  • 33% came from people in Kentucky5
  • 2% came from retired people5
  • Top states: Kentucky $181K, New York $92K, Florida $86K, Oklahoma $38K, California $22K5

Where donors work5

Employers as donors wrote them on the form. These are gifts from people who work there, not from the companies.

Ecl4 gifts$14,000
SL Green Realty3 gifts$10,500
Douglas Elliman4 gifts$8,250
Albaugh2 gifts$7,000
Alliance Building Services2 gifts$7,000
Bxa2 gifts$7,000
Excel Equine2 gifts$7,000
Halmar International2 gifts$7,000
John Garrity2 gifts$7,000
MBF Healthcare Partners2 gifts$7,000
Mcpeek Racing2 gifts$7,000
Mjnproperties2 gifts$7,000
Pacella Trucking2 gifts$7,000
Schnell Contractors2 gifts$7,000
Sea Warrior Stables2 gifts$7,000

Sources

Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.

  1. 1
    FEC candidate record S6KY00369https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/S6KY00369/
    Retrieved October 16, 2026
  2. 2
    Computed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
  3. 3
    Bulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  4. 4
    FEC: independent expenditures about Dale Romans, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=S6KY00369&cycle=2026
    24- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026
  5. 5
    FEC: itemized individual contributions to Dale Romans for Kentucky, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/individual-contributions/?committee_id=C00925578&two_year_transaction_period=2026
    Gifts over $200 that campaigns must itemize · Retrieved October 13, 2026