Who is Morgan McGarvey? Democrat wins reelection in Kentucky’s 3rd District: What to know about the congressman

Democratic Rep. Morgan McGarvey won reelection to the US House in Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District, defeating Republican challenger Maria Teresa Rodriguez in the November 3, 2026, election, according to the Associated Press.

McGarvey said he wants to lower health care costs, support public education and help grow the middle class. “I’m going to stand up for us. I’m going to fight for our values. I’m going to work to get things done. That’s what I’ve always done,” he said, according to WLKY.

According to the Associated Press, McGarvey received 122,912 votes, or 73.4%. Republican challenger Teresa Rodriguez received 44,447 votes, or 26.6%.


The figures are estimates and may change as more votes are counted.

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According to WLKY, McGarvey pointed to more than $245 million in federal grants his office helped bring to Louisville. He also cited a bipartisan law passed this year that lowers copays for Medicare beneficiaries.

Who is Morgan McGarvey?

McGarvey is a Democrat from Louisville, Kentucky. Before joining the US House of Representatives in 2023, he served in the Kentucky State Senate for 10 years. He was the leader of the Senate Democrats for four of those years. McGarvey won his first House election in 2022 and serves on the House Veterans’ Affairs, Small Business and Budget committees.

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During his time in the state Senate, McGarvey helped pass 18 bills into law, according to his congressional website. They included measures related to health care for low-birthweight babies, protections for victims of human trafficking and domestic violence, and lower tuition costs at Simmons College of Kentucky.

McGarvey graduated from Manual High School in Louisville. He earned a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and a law degree from the University of Kentucky. He and his wife, Chris, have three children: Clara, Wilson and Greta. The family lives in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood.