2024_Kentucky_House_of_Representatives_election
The 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election will be held on November 5, 2024. The Republican and Democratic primary elections will be held on May 21. Following the 2022 election, Republicans and Democrats held 80 and 20 seats, respectively.[1] The deadline for candidates to file was January 5, 2024.[2]
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Map of the incumbents: Republican incumbent Republican incumbent retiring Democratic incumbent Democratic incumbent retiring | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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A numbered map of the house districts can be viewed here.
Party | Candidates | Votes | % | Seats | ||||
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Opposed | Unopposed | Before | Won | +/− | ||||
Republican | 45 | 43 | 80 | |||||
Democratic | 45 | 12 | 20 | |||||
Total | 90 | 55 | 100 | 100 | ±0 | |||
A total of 12 representatives (five Democrats and seven Republicans) are retiring, four of whom (two Democrats and two Republicans) are retiring to run for other offices.
Democratic
- 41st: Josie Raymond (Louisville): Retiring to run for the Louisville Metro Council.[2]
- 42nd: Keturah Herron (Louisville): Retiring to run for the 35th senate district.[3]
- 57th: Derrick Graham (Frankfort): Retiring.[4]
- 67th: Rachel Roberts (Newport): Retiring.[5]
- 76th: Ruth Ann Palumbo (Lexington): Retiring.[6]
Republican
- 11th: Jonathan Dixon (Corydon): Retiring.[7]
- 24th: Courtney Gilbert (Hodgenville): Retiring.
- 29th: Kevin Bratcher (Louisville): Retiring to run for the Louisville Metro Council.[2]
- 62nd: Phillip Pratt (Georgetown): Retiring.[8]
- 66th: Steve Rawlings (Burlington): Retiring to run for the 11th senate district.[9]
- 94th: Jacob Justice (Elkhorn City): Retiring.
- 98th: Danny Bentley (Russell): Retiring.[2]
Five districts voted for one party in the 2020 presidential election and another in the 2022 house election.
Democratic
This lists the districts in which Donald Trump won in 2020 but are represented by Democrats:
District | Incumbent | |||
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# | Trump margin of victory in 2020 |
Member | Party | Incumbent margin of victory in 2022[1] |
67 | R+0.08 | Rachel Roberts | Democratic | D+12.27 |
88 | R+4.70 | Cherlynn Stevenson | Democratic | D+0.23 |
95 | R+51.14 | Ashley Tackett Laferty | Democratic | D+19.67 |
Republican
This lists the districts in which Joe Biden won in 2020 but are represented by Republicans:
District | Incumbent | |||
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# | Biden margin of victory in 2020 |
Member | Party | Incumbent margin of victory in 2022[1] |
31 | D+3.33 | Susan Tyler Witten | Republican | R+4.03 |
48 | D+1.76 | Ken Fleming | Republican | R+8.30 |
Candidate filings are located on the Secretary of State website.
† – Incumbent not seeking re-election
District 93 special
Adrielle Camuel was elected in November 2023 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lamin Swann in May 2023.[10]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Adrielle Camuel | 7,924 | 57.6 | ||
Republican | Kyle Whalen | 5,841 | 42.4 | ||
Total votes | 13,765 | 100.0 | |||
Democratic hold | |||||
District 24 special
Courtney Gilbert was elected in March 2024 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Brandon Reed on January 15 in order to become executive director of the Kentucky Office of Agricultural Policy.[11]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Courtney Gilbert | 1,025 | 62.5 | |
Democratic | John Pennington | 372 | 22.7 | |
Write-in | Craig Astor | 244 | 14.9 | |
Total votes | 1,641 | 100.0 | ||
Republican hold | ||||
District 26 special
Peyton Griffee was elected in March 2024 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Russell Webber on January 2 in order to become deputy treasurer in the administration of Mark Metcalf.[12]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Peyton Griffee | Unopposed | |||
Total votes | 75 | 100.0 | |||
Republican hold | |||||
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Fredrick Fountain
Republican primary
Candidates
- Steven Jack Rudy, incumbent representative and house majority leader
Republican primary
Candidates
- Richard Heath, incumbent representative and candidate for agriculture commissioner in 2015 and 2023
- Kimberly Holloway, write-in candidate for this district in 2022
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Organizations
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
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Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Richard Heath | $13,646.42 | $1,500.00 | $12,146.42 |
Kimberly Holloway | $17,876.85 | $7,272.83 | $10,604.02 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[17] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Richard Heath (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Kimberly Holloway | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Carrie Gottschalk Singler
Republican primary
Candidates
- Randy Bridges, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lloyd Smith
Republican primary
Candidates
- D. Wade Williams, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lauren Hines, teacher
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mary Beth Imes, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Linda Story Edwards, Democratic nominee for this district in 2018 and candidate for the Democratic nomination in 2020
Republican primary
Candidates
- Chris Freeland, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Suzanne Miles, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Walker Wood Thomas, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Twyla Dillard, small business owner and candidate for the Hopkinsville city council in 2022[18]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Myron B. Dossett, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John Whipple, teacher, independent candidate for the 5th senate district in 2020, and write-in candidate for the 10th house district in 2022
Republican primary
Candidates
- Josh Calloway, incumbent representative
- Julie Cantwell, medical marijuana advocate
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Organizations
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
- Kentucky Sierra Club[20]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
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Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Josh Calloway | $8,730.00 | $4,981.85 | $3,748.15 |
Julie Cantwell | $13,015.08 | $9,520.59 | $3,494.49 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[21] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Josh Calloway (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Julie Cantwell | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Incumbent representative Jonathan Dixon is retiring.[7]
Republican primary
Candidates
- J. T. Payne, farmer and member of the Henderson County Republican committee
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Alton M. Ayer
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jim Gooch Jr., incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- D. J. Johnson, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Chanda Garner, store manager and treasurer of the Ohio County Democratic party[22]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Scott Lewis, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Rebecca Raymer, incumbent representative
Withdrawn
- Kathy Perry-Russell (withdrew February 15, 2024)
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jason Petrie, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert B. Duvall, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Samara Heavrin, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Michael Lee Meredith, incumbent representative
- Kelcey Rock, farmer and candidate for Warren County Magistrate in 2022
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Organizations
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Michael Lee Meredith | $133,611.60 | $26,695.29 | $106,916.31 |
Kelcey Rock | $13,063.13 | $12,756.25 | $306.88 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[23] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Michael Lee Meredith (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Kelcey Rock | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Kevin L. Jackson, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Jeffery Humble, insurance agent[24]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Amy Neighbors, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Shawn McPherson, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Steve Riley, incumbent representative
Incumbent representative Courtney Gilbert is retiring.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Johnny Pennington, candidate for the 21st district in 2020, the 24th district in 2022 and March 2024
Republican primary
Candidates
- Ryan Bivens, farmer
- Asa L. T. Waggoner
Withdrawn
- Brandon Reed, representative from the 24th district (2017–2024) (withdrew January 5, 2024)
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce[14]
- Organizations
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024 | |||
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Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Ryan Bivens | $78,451.92 | $13,308.57 | $65,143.35 |
Asa L. T. Waggoner | $9,345.29 | $8,422.48 | $922.81 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[25] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Ryan Bivens | |||
Republican | Asa L. T. Waggoner | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Cherlyn Evette Smith, candidate for Elizabethtown city council in 2022
Republican primary
Candidates
- Steve Bratcher, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Peyton Griffee, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Tyler Chapman, financial consultant
Republican primary
Candidates
- Nancy J. Tate, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Almaria Baker, teacher, candidate for this district in 2022, and the Louisville Metro Council in 2018
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jared A. Bauman, incumbent representative
Incumbent representative Kevin Bratcher is retiring to run for the Louisville Metro Council.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Timothy Findley Jr., pastor and candidate for mayor of Louisville in 2022
- Matthew Pfaadt, engineer and Democratic nominee for this district in 2022 before withdrawing[26]
- Ricky Santiago, president of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Timothy Findley Jr. | |||
Democratic | Matthew Pfaadt | |||
Democratic | Ricky Santiago | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Wyatt Allison, candidate for the Louisville Metro Council in 2020
- Chris Lewis, Republican strategist
- Debbie Peden, teacher and Republican nominee for the 2006 37th senate district special election
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Wyatt Allison | |||
Republican | Chris Lewis | |||
Republican | Debbie Peden | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Daniel Grossberg, incumbent representative
- Mitra Subedi, teacher
Endorsements
- Organizations
- The Fairness Campaign[27]
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Daniel Grossberg | $67,269.00 | $2,717.61 | $64,551.39 |
Mitra Subedi | $40,960.00 | $7,144.88 | $33,815.12 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[28] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Daniel Grossberg (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Mitra Subedi | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Colleen Orsella Davis, attorney
- Carma Bell Marshall, transgender rights activist
Endorsements
- Organizations
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Colleen Orsella Davis | |||
Democratic | Carma Bell Marshall | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Susan Tyler Witten, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Tina Bojanowski, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Taylor Jolly, pension actuary
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jason Michael Nemes, incumbent representative and house majority whip
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Sarah Stalker, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lisa Willner, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Colin Daugherty McDowell
- William "Woody" Zorn, teacher
Endorsements
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Colin Daugherty McDowell | $50.00 | $29.97 | $20.03 |
William "Woody" Zorn | $6,148.63 | $5,271.83 | $876.80 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[29] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Colin Daugherty McDowell | |||
Democratic | William "Woody" Zorn | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- John F. Hodgson, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- John J. Stovall, president of the Jefferson County Public Schools bus drivers’ union (Teamsters Local 783)[30]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Emily Callaway, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Rachel Roarx, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Carrie Sanders McKeehan, teacher and Republican nominee for the 41st district in 2022
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ryan Stanford, exterminator
Republican primary
Candidates
- Matt Lockett, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Nima Kulkarni, incumbent representative
- William Zeitz
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Emerge Kentucky[31]
- The Fairness Campaign[27]
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Nima Kulkarni (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | William Zeitz | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Incumbent representative Josie Raymond is retiring to run for the Louisville Metro Council.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- William "Rick" Adams, attorney
- Mary Lou Marzian, representative from the 34th district (1994–2023)
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Joni Jenkins, state representative from the 44th district (1995–2023)
- Organizations
- The Fairness Campaign[27]
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
William "Rick" Adams | $58,993.00 | $26,413.13 | $32,579.87 |
Mary Lou Marzian | $76,860.14 | $5,582.62 | $71,277.52 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[32] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | William "Rick" Adams | |||
Democratic | Mary Lou Marzian | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, candidate for the Republican nomination for this district in 2022
Incumbent representative Keturah Herron is retiring to run for the 35th senate district.[3]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Jonathan Musselwhite, union steward and candidate for the Louisville Metro Council in 2014
- Jack W. Walker, candidate for the 35th district in 2018
- Joshua Watkins, realtor
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Jonathan Musselwhite | $9,170.00 | $3,924.02 | $5,245.98 |
Jack W. Walker | $9,575.00 | $2,042.20 | $7,532.80 |
Joshua Watkins | $36,545.65 | $18,216.02 | $18,329.63 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[33] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Jonathan Musselwhite | |||
Democratic | Jack W. Walker | |||
Democratic | Joshua Watkins | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Pamela Stevenson, incumbent representative and Democratic nominee for attorney general in 2023
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Beverly D. Chester-Burton, incumbent representative
- Daniel Deshawn Cockrell
- Shreeta Waldon
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Emerge Kentucky (co-endorsement with Waldon)[31]
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
- Organizations
- Emerge Kentucky (co-endorsement with Chester-Burton)[31]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Beverly D. Chester-Burton (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Daniel Deshawn Cockrell | |||
Democratic | Shreeta Waldon | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Adam Moore, veteran and personal fitness coach
Republican primary
Candidates
- Thomas Jefferson, retired salesman
- Killian Timoney, incumbent representative
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Stan Cave, state representative from the 45th district (1993–2001)
- Individuals
- Andrew Cooperrider, conservative radio host and candidate for the 22nd senate district in 2022
- Organizations
- Jessamine County Republican party
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
- Organizations
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce[14]
- Organizations
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Thomas Jefferson | |||
Republican | Killian Timoney (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
General election
Endorsements
- Organizations
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Alan “Al” Gentry, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Bob DeVore, former McCreary County Board of Education member and perennial candidate[lower-alpha 1]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Robb Adams, firefighter, mayor of Carrollton (2015–present), and member of the Carrollton city council (2011–2015)
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mark A. Gilkison, Republican nominee for this district in 2018
- Felicia Rabourn, incumbent representative
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce[14]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Mark A. Gilkison | $26,600.00 | $7,062.14 | $19,537.86 |
Felicia Rabourn | $18,524.81 | $240.28 | $18,284.53 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[35] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Mark A. Gilkison | |||
Republican | Felicia Rabourn (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Kate Farrow, Louisville Water Company operations manager and candidate for the Oldham County Board of Education in 2022
- Debbie Wesslund, member of the Jefferson County Board of Education (2007–2015)
Endorsements
- Organizations
- The Fairness Campaign[27]
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Kate Farrow | $44,550.00 | $13,197.36 | $31,352.64 |
Debbie Wesslund | $13,305.00 | $5,928.47 | $7,376.53 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[36] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Kate Farrow | |||
Democratic | Debbie Wesslund | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Ken Fleming, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- William Harned, Chairman of the Bullitt County Soil Conservation District
- Thomas Huff, incumbent representative
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce[14]
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[15]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
William Harned | $8,200.00 | $6,827.60 | $1,372.40 |
Thomas Huff | $55,990.65 | $11,418.50 | $44,572.15 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[37] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | William Harned | |||
Republican | Thomas Huff (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Candy Massaroni, incumbent representative
- Andy Stone, pilot and member of the Bardstown Board of Education (2013–present)[38]
Withdrawn
- Don Thrasher, candidate for Judge/Executive of Nelson County in 2018 and 2022, and candidate for this district in 2020 (withdrew April 19, 2024)
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
- Make Liberty Win PAC[39]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[15]
- Organizations
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce[14]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Candy Massaroni (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Andy Stone | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Michael “Sarge” Pollock, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Ken Upchurch, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- James Allen Tipton, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Daniel B. Elliott, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Katrina A. Sexton, member of the Burgin Board of Education (2019–present) and the Burgin city council (2009–2011, 2017–2019)
Republican primary
Candidates
- Kim King, incumbent representative
- James Toller, Libertarian nominee for the 78th district in 2020
Endorsements
- Organizations
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Kim King (incumbent) | |||
Republican | James Toller | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Chantel Bingham, member of the Versailles city council (2023–present)
- Dencia Miche Branscum
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Chantel Bingham | $4,800.00 | $4,468.35 | $331.65 |
Dencia Miche Branscum | $3,702.00 | $2,652.09 | $1,049.91 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[40] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Chantel Bingham | |||
Democratic | Dencia Miche Branscum | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Daniel A. Fister, incumbent representative
Incumbent representative and house minority leader Derrick Graham is retiring.[4]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Erika Marie Hancock
- Kristie Powe, Legislative Research Commission employee
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Erika Marie Hancock | $60,337.00 | $18,814.12 | $41,522.88 |
Kristie Powe | $7,075.00 | $6,686.29 | $388.71 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[41] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Erika Marie Hancock | |||
Democratic | Kristie Powe | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Kyle T. Thompson, Frankfort city commissioner (2021–2022, 2023–present)[lower-alpha 2] and candidate for mayor of Frankfort in 2012
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Richard A. Henderson
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jennifer Henson Decker, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- David W. Osborne, incumbent representative and speaker of the house
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Deborah Ison Flowers, retired nurse
Republican primary
Candidates
- Christopher Pavese, engineer
- Marianne Proctor, incumbent representative
Withdrawn
- Darren Nichols (withdrew January 17, 2024)
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce[14]
- Organizations
- Americans for Prosperity-Kentucky[43]
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
- Make Liberty Win PAC[39]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[15]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Christopher Pavese | $42,270.00 | $32,249.79 | $10,020.21 |
Marianne Proctor | $38,623.79 | $14,005.01 | $24,618.78 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[44] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Christopher Pavese | |||
Republican | Marianne Proctor (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jarrod M. Lykins, candidate for this district in 2022
- Savannah Maddox, incumbent representative
Endorsements
- Organizations
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Jarrod M. Lykins | |||
Republican | Savannah Maddox (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Incumbent representative Phillip Pratt is retiring.[8]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Kevin Kidwell, member of the Scott County Board of Education (2015–2023)
Republican primary
Candidates
- Tony Hampton, Scott County sheriff (2011–present)[45]
- Bill Parker, former Scott County Magistrate and candidate for County Judge/Executive in 2014
Endorsements
- State legislators
- Phillip Pratt, state representative from the 62nd district (2017–present)[46]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 22, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Tony Hampton | $16,950.00 | $10,024.02 | $6,925.98 |
Bill Parker | $4,025.00 | $2,828.58 | $1,196.42 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[47] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tony Hampton | |||
Republican | Bill Parker | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Kim Banta, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Heather Crabbe, attorney
Republican primary
Candidates
- Karen Campbell, realtor
- Kimberly Poore Moser, incumbent representative
Endorsements
- Organizations
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Karen Campbell | $11,371.00 | $5,062.89 | $6,308.11 |
Kimberly Poore Moser | $153,008.50 | $20,681.09 | $132,327.41 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[48] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Karen Campbell | |||
Republican | Kimberly Poore Moser (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Aaron Currin, public defender
Republican primary
Candidates
- Stephanie Ann Dietz, incumbent representative
Incumbent representative Steve Rawlings is retiring to run for the 11th senate district.[9]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Peggy Houston-Nienaber
Republican primary
Campaign
On January 22, the Boone County Republican Party censured Massey for donating to Democratic candidates in 2008 and 2010, as well as voting against impeaching Democratic governor Andy Beshear.[49]
Candidates
- C. Ed Massey, representative from the 66th district (2019–2023)
- T. J. Roberts, Republican operative
Endorsements
- Executive Branch officials
- Kelly Craft, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2019–2021) and candidate for governor of Kentucky in 2023
- Organizations
- U.S. Representatives
- Thomas Massie, U.S. Representative from KY-04 (2012–present)
- Ron Paul, U.S. Representative from TX-14 (1997–2013) and TX-22 (1976–1977, 1979–1985)
- State legislators
- Gex Williams, state senator from the 20th district (2023–present) and the 24th district (1993–1999)
- Steven Doan, state representative from the 69th district (2023–present)
- Mark Hart, state representative from the 78th district (2017–present)
- Savannah Maddox, state representative from the 61st district (2019–present)
- Candy Massaroni, state representative from the 50th district (2023–present)
- Individuals
- Vivek Ramaswamy, entrepreneur and candidate for president in 2024
- Organizations
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
C. Ed Massey | $89,877.88 | $73,368.60 | $16,509.28 |
T. J. Roberts | $53,399.16 | $27,997.22 | $25,401.94 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[50] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | C. Ed Massey | |||
Republican | T. J. Roberts | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Incumbent representative and house minority whip Rachel Roberts is retiring.[5]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Matthew Lehman, medical consultant and Democratic nominee for Kentucky's 4th congressional district in 2022
Withdrawn
- Rachel Roberts, incumbent representative (withdrew December 20, 2023)
Republican primary
Candidates
- Terry W. Hatton, candidate for Bellevue city council in 2018 and 2022
- Brian K. Ormes
Withdrawn
- Jerry C. Gearding (withdrew February 27, 2024)
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Terry W. Hatton | |||
Republican | Brian K. Ormes | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
General election
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Sierra Club[20]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- K. Brandon Long, teacher and minister
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mike Clines, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Wilanne Stangel, librarian
Republican primary
Candidates
- Diane Brown
- Steven Doan, incumbent representative
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce[14]
- Organizations
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
- Make Liberty Win PAC[39]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[15]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Diane Brown | $3,640.00 | $284.75 | $3,355.25 |
Steven Doan | $52,161.97 | $21,668.76 | $30,493.21 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[51] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Diane Brown | |||
Republican | Steven Doan (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- William Lee Lawrence, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Rachelle Riddle
Republican primary
Candidates
- Josh Bray, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Matthew R. Koch, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Rory Houlihan, candidate for the Democratic nomination for this district in 2018, 2020, and 2022; candidate for the U. S. Senate in 2016
Republican primary
Candidates
- D. Ryan Dotson, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- David Hale, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Lindsey Burke, incumbent representative
Incumbent representative Ruth Ann Palumbo is retiring.[6]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Joshua Daniel Buckman, social worker and write-in candidate for the Kentucky Senate in 2022
- Anne Gay Donworth, Lexington Public Library director of development, marketing, and communications
- James “Jamie” Palumbo
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Organizations
- The Fairness Campaign[27]
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
- Kentucky Sierra Club[20]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Joshua Daniel Buckman | |||
Democratic | Anne Gay Donworth | |||
Democratic | James “Jamie” Palumbo | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
- George A. Brown Jr., incumbent representative
- Daniel E. Whitley, attorney
Endorsements
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
George A. Brown Jr. | $31,561.17 | $20,152.02 | $11,409.15 |
Daniel E. Whitley | $18,485.17 | $15,403.59 | $3,081.58 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[52] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | George A. Brown Jr. (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Daniel E. Whitley | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Jason Griffith, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky employee
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mark Hart, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Chad Aull, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- David Meade, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Deanna Frazier Gordon, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Nick Wilson, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Josh Branscum, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Zackary H. Hall, nonprofit worker and former teacher
Republican primary
Candidates
- Chris Fugate, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- R. Shane Baker, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Tom O’dell Smith, incumbent representative
- Billy J. Taylor
Endorsements
- Organizations
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Tom O’dell Smith (incumbent) | |||
Republican | Billy J. Taylor | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Adam Bowling, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Cherlynn Stevenson, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Vanessa Grossl, civil servant and former teacher
General election
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Sierra Club[20]
Republican primary
Candidates
- Idalia Holland
- Timmy Truett, incumbent representative
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[15]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Idalia Holland | |||
Republican | Timmy Truett (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Derek Lewis, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Darrell W. Billings, farmer[53] and candidate for this district in 2022
- Billy E. Wesley, incumbent representative
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- Andy Barr, U.S. Representative from KY-06 (2013–present)
- James Comer, U.S. Representative from KY-01 (2016–present)
- Statewide officials
- Mark Metcalf, Kentucky State Treasurer (2024–present)
- Jonathan Shell, Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture (2024–present)
- Organizations
- Kentucky Chamber of Commerce[14]
- Organizations
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 23, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Darrell W. Billings | $70,021.06 | $31,501.81 | $38,519.25 |
Billy E. Wesley | $19,500.00 | $10,003.51 | $9,496.49 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[54] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | Darrell W. Billings | |||
Republican | Billy E. Wesley (incumbent) | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- John Blanton, incumbent representative
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Adrielle Camuel, incumbent representative
- Sarah Ritter, Lexington tourism employee
Endorsements
- Organizations
- The Fairness Campaign[27]
- Kentucky AFL-CIO[19]
- Kentucky Sierra Club[20]
Fundraising
Campaign finance reports as of April 24, 2024 | |||
---|---|---|---|
Candidate | Raised | Spent | Cash on hand |
Adrielle Camuel | $32,244.97 | $20,197.70 | $12,047.27 |
Sarah Ritter | $14,657.00 | $7,047.17 | $7,609.83 |
Source: Kentucky Registry of Election Finance[55] |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Adrielle Camuel (incumbent) | |||
Democratic | Sarah Ritter | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Incumbent representative Jacob Justice is retiring.
Republican primary
Candidates
- Mitchum Addison Whitaker, attorney and chairman of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Advisory Board of Kentucky
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Ashley Tackett Laferty, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- David Pennington, candidate for the Republican nomination for this district in 2022
- Brandon Spencer, representative from the 95th district (2007)
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Kentucky Liberty Caucus[16]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Republican | David Pennington | |||
Republican | Brandon Spencer | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Patrick Flannery, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Bobby W. McCool, incumbent representative
Incumbent representative Danny Bentley is retiring.[2]
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Shawn Lawrence Assar, teacher[56]
- James M. Reneau, Shawnee State University professor[57]
- Joe Virgin, insurance agent[58]
- Tammie Womack, Greenup County constable (2015–2023)[59]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Democratic | Shawn Lawrence Assar | |||
Democratic | James M. Reneau | |||
Democratic | Joe Virgin | |||
Democratic | Tammie Womack | |||
Total votes | 100.0 |
Republican primary
Candidates
- Aaron Thompson, field representative in the Kentucky Department for Local Government
Republican primary
Candidates
- Richard L. White, incumbent representative
Republican primary
Candidates
- Scott L. Sharp, incumbent representative
- Candidate for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district in 2008, 2012, and 2016; candidate for this district in 2010 and nominee in 2020; Republican nominee for Mayor of Louisville in 2014 and candidate in 2018; candidate for Governor of Kentucky in 2023
- The city commission removed Thompson from office in March 2022 due to allegations of misconduct. Thompson was reelected in 2022 and his removal was later declared to have been unlawful.[42]
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