LEXINGTON, Ky. — Zach Dembo secured a prominent endorsement Wednesday in his bid to win the Democratic nomination for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, receiving support from Ben Chandler, the last Democrat to represent the district in Congress.

Chandler, who served in the U.S. House from 2004 to 2012, represents a significant get for Dembo as the Democratic primary field takes shape ahead of the general election. The endorsement underscores Dembo's appeal among established party figures as candidates compete to challenge the Republican incumbent in the district, which covers portions of central Kentucky including parts of the Lexington area.

According to reporting from WUKY 91.3 FM, the endorsement represents a notable development in the increasingly crowded Democratic primary. The station noted that several candidates are competing for the nomination, with endorsements becoming a key metric of candidate viability and party support.

Kentucky's 6th District has been trending Republican in recent cycles, having supported GOP candidates since Chandler's departure from Congress. The district includes Bourbon County, Scott County, Woodford County and other parts of central Kentucky.

Dembo's campaign has focused on building momentum among party insiders and voters, with the Chandler endorsement providing validation from someone who successfully won statewide office in a purplish district. Political analysts view such endorsements as particularly meaningful in Democratic primaries, where they can sway undecided voters and energize grass-roots campaigns.