Recent endorsements from the Lexington Herald-Leader editorial board, former U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, and former Lexington Mayor Jim Gray have strengthened Zach Dembo’s position ahead of the May 19 Democratic primary for Kentucky’s 6th congressional district. Traders see these establishment signals, combined with Dembo’s fundraising advantage and veteran background, as key drivers of his 75.5% implied probability. Cherlynn Stevenson maintains support from Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and former Gov. Paul Patton, sustaining her 22.5% share through name recognition from prior state House service. The remaining candidates trail at low single digits amid limited visibility. With the primary just days away, recent debate performances and general-election polling have further tilted trader consensus toward Dembo as the stronger nominee to challenge the open Republican seat.