Finding Senate · Kentucky Democrat
Amy McGrath FINDING
Posted public messaging guidance consistent with red-boxing
Detected on https://amymcgrath.com · classifier confidence 0.85
- First detectedJuly 9, 2026
The page includes a section that explicitly targets a specific voter demographic ('Older Kentuckians that have recent primary vote history') with directive language about what they 'need to read more than once,' followed by two prescribed message points. This is a strong red-boxing signal, as it functions as guidance for an outside group to run ads targeting that segment. The rest of the page is standard campaign content, but this directive section elevates the classification to red_box_guidance.
Quoted evidence — verbatim spans from the page
Older Kentuckians that have recent primary vote history need to read more than once that:
Segmented audience (older Kentuckians with recent primary vote history) paired with a directive about what they 'need to read' — a classic red-boxing signal.1. Families across Kentucky are paying more, and the system is rigged against them. Amy McGrath will take on the powerful interests driving up costs and put working people first. And: 2: While others talk, Amy McGrath steps up and fights back.
Prescribed message themes written as instructions for what the segmented audience should see, not as direct voter persuasion.
Plain text of the archived page
About Shop Issues News Center Contact DONATE Loyal to Kentucky. Accountable to You. NAME ZIP EMAIL PHONE check By providing your cell phone number and opting in, you consent to receive campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, donation asks, and civic engagement alerts from Amy McGrath for Senate, including by automated text message. Messages include donation asks. Message frequency varies. Msg & Data rates may apply. Text HELP for help, STOP to end; Terms & Privacy Policy. SUBMIT The balance of the Senate is on the line. Washington politicians have broken promise after promise: on lowering prices, on protecting health care and on standing up for veterans. What’s happening isn’t normal, it’s dangerous. This is a once-in-a-generation chance to elect a senator who will fight for us. WATCH Kentucky Comes First, Always. I will work to ensure that Kentucky is a place where a full week’s work pays the bills, where no one has to choose between keeping the lights on and filling a prescription, and where small businesses can grow without being crushed by bad trade policy and rising costs. I will push back against tariffs that hurt our small businesses and consumers, and protect rural hospitals so families can get care close to home. I will stand up for veterans, workers, students, and health care providers — the people who keep this state running. And I will stand up to anyone, including Donald Trump, when their actions threaten our democracy or their policies hurt Kentucky. My loyalty is to Kentucky and the people who call it home. ABOUT AMY GET INVOLVED Join the Fight for Kentucky SUPPORT VOLUNTEER CONTACT Kentucky Priorities Amy on the Issues Chaos in Washington is raising grocery bills and closing hospitals. Amy McGrath will fight for Kentucky, end the chaos, and deliver relief for families. Lower Costs: Tariffs are hidden taxes at the checkout line. Amy will stop the bleeding and cut costs for families. Protect Health Care: Keep hospitals open and care close to home. Defend Freedom: Protect rights, fight corruption, secure our democracy. Support Veterans: Kentucky servicemembers deserve care, housing and opportunity. ISSUES Older Kentuckians that have recent primary vote history need to read more than once that: 1. Families across Kentucky are paying more, and the system is rigged against them. Amy McGrath will take on the powerful interests driving up costs and put working people first. And: 2: While others talk, Amy McGrath steps up and fights back. 1. Families across Kentucky are paying more, and the system is rigged against them. Amy McGrath will take on the powerful interests driving up costs and put working people first. Families across Kentucky are paying more for groceries, gas, and health care, and Washington keeps protecting the wrong people. Amy McGrath won’t. She’ll take on insurance companies that deny care and drive up costs because your doctor, not a CEO, should make your medical decisions. She’ll fight for a true public option to bring down health care costs, work to repeal tariffs that are driving up prices on everyday goods, and take on corporations that are price-gouging and putting profits over people. She’ll stand up to Donald Trump and politicians backing policies that raise costs, reward billionaires, and drag us into more endless wars. Amy McGrath’s Plan To Lower Prices: Repeal tariffs that are raising prices on everyday goods Lower health care costs by strengthening the Affordable Care Act and creating a public option Restore Congressional oversight on war decisions, because endless wars come with real costs at home Focus economic policy on lowering costs for working families, not giving more breaks to the wealthy 2. While others talk, Amy McGrath steps up and fights back. Amy built an organization that pushed back on abortion restrictions and supported leaders on the front lines defending our democracy and our elections. As Senator, she’ll take on the same powerful interests, protect our fundamental rights, defend this country from the chaos coming out of Washington, and deliver real results for Kentucky families from day one. Amy McGrath – making a difference: Amy McGrath founded and funded efforts to help Democratic Secretaries of State nationwide who are on the front lines defending Democracy and our right to vote Amy has spent the last several years building an organization that supports women, working to get more women candidates into office and helping defeat Amendment 2 to protect reproductive rights in Kentucky. Amy is tireless in her opposition to the Trump Administration culture of corruption, self-dealing, and using the levers of government for their political gain ENDORSED: Herald-Leader Editorial Board “…McGrath is fired up, filled with a zeal to help the Kentucky betrayed by the man they voted in as president. She is angry. She is angry for women without reproductive freedom, for families who can’t afford their electricity bills, for people who can no longer afford health care, and for our military now led into another forever war in the Middle East…” “…Amy McGrath is best suited to take on whichever candidate wins the Republican primary. She is ready to fight for Kentucky.” ← → Get Campaign Updates NAME ZIP PHONE EMAIL check By providing your cell phone number and opting in, you consent to receive campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, donation asks, and civic engagement alerts from Amy McGrath for Senate, including by automated text message. Messages include donation asks. Message frequency varies. Msg & Data rates may apply. Text HELP for help, STOP to end; Terms & Privacy Policy. SUBMIT About Volunteer News Center Contact Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions EMAIL: info@amymcgrath.com CALL: 859-707-1730 Use of military rank does not imply endorsement by the Marine Corps, or the Department of Defense. Contributions or gifts to ActBlue are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes. PAID FOR BY AMY MCGRATH FOR SENATE © All rights reserved Amy needs your help for the final sprint. Kentucky is in play. Believe it. Every dollar we raise right now will go directly into efforts to reach voters in the final days of this election. This primary will come down to the wire, and pundits say Amy gives Democrats the best chance to flip this seat in decades. Let’s make sure she wins on May 19. DONATE [hidden/DOM-only content] Name Zip Email Phone By providing your cell phone number and opting in, you consent to receive campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, donation asks, and civic engagement alerts from Amy McGrath for Senate, including by automated text message. Messages include donation asks. Message frequency varies. Msg & Data rates may apply. Text HELP for help, STOP to end; Terms & . Kentucky comes first, always. And: 2: While others talk, Amy McGrath steps up and fights back. Name Zip Phone Email By providing your cell phone number and opting in, you consent to receive campaign updates, volunteer opportunities, donation asks, and civic engagement alerts from Amy McGrath for Senate, including by automated text message. Messages include donation asks. Message frequency varies. Msg & Data rates may apply. Text HELP for help, STOP to end; Terms & . EMAIL: info@amymcgrath.com CALL: 859-707-1730
Independent-expenditure corroboration
FEC Schedule E · 4 filings
Sequence. Messaging guidance was present on the candidate's site when detected on 2026-07-09; $154,395 in supporting independent expenditures is on file for this candidate.
| Committee | Amount | Filings | Date range | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | COMMONWEALTH COURAGE PAC | $149,395 | 3 | 2026-05-05 – 2026-05-11 |
| S | SD 2026 | $5,000 | 1 | 2026-05-16 – 2026-05-16 |
S Supporting O Opposing
FEC filings can be trailing evidence — smaller expenditures may surface only in periodic reports. Supporting IE dated on or after our detection day: $0. Dates are FEC expenditure dates.
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