Former Federal Prosecutors Enter Multiple US House Races

Several former federal prosecutors have recently announced their candidacies for U.S. House seats across different states, emphasizing their commitments to justice and constitutional integrity amid the Trump administration. In Kentucky's 6th Congressional District, Democrat Zach Dembo, a former federal prosecutor and policy advisor, resigned from the Department of Justice citing concerns about the politicization of the DOJ under President Trump and is now running for Congress. Kentucky's Republican candidate Dr. Ralph Alvarado, a physician and former state legislator, has also entered the race, pledging to stand with President Trump on issues like border security and economic revival. In Florida's 27th District, Robin Peguero, a former Miami-Dade prosecutor and Jan. 6 committee attorney, is challenging Republican incumbent Maria Elvira Salazar, criticizing her alignment with Trump's policies and advocating for immigration reform and cost reduction for families. Illinois also sees former U.S. prosecutor Nick Pyati entering the Democratic primary for the 9th Congressional District, criticizing the Democratic Party's leadership and focusing his platform on global freedom and combating the Trump administration. These candidacies highlight a broader trend of legal professionals transitioning into political roles, often motivated by concerns over current administration policies and a desire to restore ethical governance.