Matthew Ryan Best

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2020
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Best47,056
Opponents250,914
1
Elections run

Matthew Ryan Best, a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2020 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 5 to Harold Hal Rogers, receiving 47,056 votes (15.79%).

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How many votes has Matthew Ryan Best received?

Matthew Ryan Best has received 47,056 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Matthew Ryan Best’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2020U.S. HouseKentuckyLost47,05615.79%Harold Hal Rogers
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.