In American politics, dominated by the Republican and Democrat parties, candidates like Jeremy Todd aim to provide voters with a different choice. Todd, a Libertarian, is running in the midterm elections for Congress in Kentucky.
Jeremy Todd expressed his views during a conversation with Fox News Digital. He believes the Republican Party has strayed from true conservatism and principles of small government. “They might be more conservative than Democrats, but for true conservatives, that’s not enough,” he stated.
After the loss of Rep. Thomas Massie in the Republican primary to Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL backed by Trump, Todd launched his bid for the U.S. House representing Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. Democratic candidate Melissa Strange is also in the race.
Todd believes that those who value small and limited government are welcome in his campaign. He envisions a larger movement emerging if the Republican Party declines.
Supporting Todd is Joe Kent, a former National Counterterrorism Center Director who opposed the Iran war, and former Rep. Ron Paul. Todd is trying to win in a political landscape where Libertarians traditionally struggle.
“We should not pay billions of dollars to countries like Ukraine or Israel to fight their wars.” – Jeremy Todd
Pew Research conducted a survey showing that 5% of registered voters are considering candidates apart from those from the major parties. Meanwhile, 15% of voters remain undecided.
Although no Libertarian has been elected to the U.S. Congress, former Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan became the first Libertarian Party member in Congress, though he won elections as a Republican.
Ted Brown, another Libertarian, plans to run for the Texas U.S. Senate in 2026. He previously earned a small percentage of the vote against GOP Sen. Ted Cruz in 2024.
Todd urges voters not to settle for the lesser of two evils and to support his candidacy. He believes in cutting government spending to tackle economic issues, particularly affecting younger people. He argues against military conflicts that debase currency and hurt average wages.
In addressing international conflicts, Todd stated, “The easiest way to cut government spending is to avoid unnecessary conflicts. We shouldn’t be involved in wars in Iran or other places.”
Although he recognized Trump’s coalition-building, Todd criticized Trump’s follow-through on promises, especially regarding foreign policy.
The Republican National Committee supports Ed Gallrein, emphasizing a focus on electing “America First” Republicans. They aim to meet the needs of working families, an endorsement echoed by President Trump.
In a tense political environment, Massie has been critical of AIPAC’s financial influence in his primary loss. AIPAC has not commented on these dynamics.
Todd, originally a supporter of Massie, states his run is in line with Massie’s vision, hoping to represent conservative values based on limited government intervention and fiscal responsibility.