The 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election was held on November 5, 2024. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 21. Following the 2022 election, Republicans and Democrats held 80 and 20 seats, respectively. The deadline for candidates to file was January 5, 2024. Republicans maintained their majority in the chamber without gaining or losing any seats.
A numbered map of the house districts can be viewed at the Kentucky House of Representatives' website.
Overview
Retiring incumbents
A total of 12 representatives (five Democrats and seven Republicans) retired, four of whom (two Democrats and two Republicans) retired to run for other offices.
Democratic
- 41st: Josie Raymond (Louisville): Retired to run for the Louisville Metro Council.
- 42nd: Keturah Herron (Louisville): Retired to run for the 35th senate district.
- 57th: Derrick W. Graham (Frankfort): Retired.
- 67th: Rachel Roberts (Newport): Retired.
- 76th: Ruth Ann Palumbo (Lexington): Retired.
Republican
- 11th: Jonathan Dixon (Corydon): Retired.
- 24th: Courtney Gilbert (Hodgenville): Retired.
- 29th: Kevin D. Bratcher (Louisville): Retired to run for the Louisville Metro Council.
- 62nd: Phillip R. Pratt (Georgetown): Retired.
- 66th: Steve Rawlings (Burlington): Retired to run for the 11th senate district.
- 94th: Jacob D. Justice (Elkhorn City): Retired.
- 98th: Danny R. Bentley (Russell): Retired.
Incumbents defeated
Two incumbents lost renomination in the primary election, and one incumbent lost reelection in the general election.
In the primary election
Democrats
None.
Republicans
Two Republicans lost renomination.
- 2nd: Richard Heath (first elected in 2012) lost renomination to Kimberly Holloway, who won the general election.
- 45th: Killian Timoney (first elected in 2020) lost renomination to Thomas Jefferson, who lost the general election.
In the general election
Democrats
One Democrat lost reelection.
- 88th: Cherlynn Stevenson (first elected in 2018) lost to Vanessa Grossl.
Republicans
None.
Partisan background
In the 2020 presidential election, Republican Donald Trump won 81 of 100 districts, while Democratic candidate Joe Biden won 19.
Crossover seats
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 were represented by Democrats:
Republican
This lists the districts in which Joe Biden won in 2020 but were represented by Republicans:
Predictions
Summary by district
â â Incumbent did not seek re-election
Closest races
Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
- (gain)
- (gain)
Special elections
District 93 special
Adrielle Camuel was elected in November 2023 to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Lamin Swann in May 2023.
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.
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.
Predictions
District 1
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 2
Incumbent representative Richard Heath was defeated for renomination by Kimberly Holloway.
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 3
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Carrie Gottschalk Singler
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 4
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 5
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 6
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Linda Story Edwards, Democratic nominee for this district in 2018 and candidate for the Democratic nomination in 2020
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 7
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 8
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 9
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Twyla Dillard, small business owner and candidate for the Hopkinsville city council in 2022
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 10
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- 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
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Julie Cantwell, medical marijuana advocate
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 11
Incumbent representative Jonathan Dixon was retiring.
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 12
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 13
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 14
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Chanda Garner, store manager and treasurer of the Ohio County Democratic party
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 15
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Withdrawn
- Kathy Perry-Russell (withdrew February 15, 2024, remained on ballot)
General election
Results
District 16
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 17
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 18
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 19
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Kelcey Rock, farmer and candidate for Warren County Magistrate in 2022
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 20
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 21
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Jeffery Humble, insurance agent
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 22
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 23
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 24
Incumbent representative Courtney Gilbert was retiring.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Johnny Pennington, candidate for the 21st district in 2020, the 24th district in 2022 and March 2024
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Brandon Reed, representative from the 24th district (2017âÂÂ2024) (withdrew January 5, 2024)
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 25
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Cherlyn Evette Smith, candidate for Elizabethtown city council in 2022
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Independent candidates
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 26
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 27
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Tyler Chapman, financial consultant
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 28
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 29
Incumbent representative Kevin D. Bratcher was retiring to run for the Louisville Metro Council.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Timothy Findley Jr., pastor and candidate for mayor of Louisville in 2022
Eliminated in primary
- Matthew Pfaadt, engineer and Democratic nominee for this district in 2022 before withdrawing
- Ricky Santiago, president of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Wyatt Allison, candidate for the Louisville Metro Council in 2020
- Debbie Peden, teacher and Republican nominee for the 2006 37th senate district special election
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 30
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 31
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Colleen Orsella Davis, attorney
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Independent candidates
Withdrawn
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 32
Democratic primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 33
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 34
Democratic primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 35
Democratic primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 36
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- William "Woody" Zorn, teacher
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 37
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 38
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Carrie Sanders McKeehan, teacher and Republican nominee for the 41st district in 2022
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 39
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 40
Incumbent representative Nima Kulkarni was unopposed for reelection following her victory in the primary election. However, her nomination in the primary election was disqualified by the Kentucky Supreme Court due to errors on the signatures of her candidacy papers. Following the ruling, Secretary of State Michael Adams certified that a vacancy existed in the nomination for the district, and that the Democratic and Republican parties would be able to nominate candidates for the general election. The Democratic party again selected Kulkarni, while Republicans did not field a candidate.
Democratic nomination
Nominee
Primary election
Candidates
Endorsements
Results
Republican nomination
Nominee
General election
Results
District 41
Incumbent representative Josie Raymond was retiring to run for the Louisville Metro Council.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- William "Rick" Adams, attorney
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Sara-Elizabeth Cottrell, candidate for the Republican nomination for this district in 2022
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 42
Incumbent representative Keturah Herron was retiring to run for the 35th senate district.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Jonathan Musselwhite, union steward and candidate for the Louisville Metro Council in 2014
- Jack W. Walker, candidate for the 35th district in 2018
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 43
Democratic primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 44
Democratic primary
Candidates
Eliminated in primary
- Daniel Deshawn Cockrell
- Shreeta Waldon
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 45
Incumbent representative Killian Timoney was defeated for renomination by Thomas Jefferson, who lost the general election to Democratic candidate Adam Moore.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Thomas Jefferson, retired salesman
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 46
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 47
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Robb Adams, firefighter, mayor of Carrollton (2015âÂÂpresent), and member of the Carrollton city council (2011âÂÂ2015)
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Mark A. Gilkison, Republican nominee for this district in 2018
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 48
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 49
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- William Harned, chairman of the Bullitt County Soil Conservation District
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 50
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Andy Stone, pilot and member of the Bardstown Board of Education (2013âÂÂ2025)
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, remained on ballot)
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 51
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 52
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 53
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 54
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 55
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Katrina A. Sexton, member of the Burgin Board of Education (2019âÂÂpresent) and the Burgin city council (2009âÂÂ2011, 2017âÂÂ2019)
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Withdrawn
- James Toller, Libertarian nominee for the 78th district in 2020 (withdrew May 2, 2024, remained on ballot)
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 56
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Chantel Bingham, member of the Versailles city council (2023âÂÂ2025)
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 57
Incumbent representative and house minority leader Derrick W. Graham was retiring.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kyle T. Thompson, Frankfort city commissioner (2021âÂÂ2022, 2023âÂÂ2025) and candidate for mayor of Frankfort in 2012
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 58
Democratic primary
Candidates
Disqualified
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Results
District 59
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 60
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Deborah Ison Flowers, retired nurse
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Christopher Pavese, engineer
Withdrawn
- Darren Nichols (withdrew January 17, 2024)
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 61
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Jarrod M. Lykins, candidate for this district in 2022
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 62
Incumbent representative Phillip R. Pratt was retiring.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Kevin Kidwell, member of the Scott County Board of Education (2015âÂÂ2023)
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 63
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 64
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 65
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Aaron Currin, public defender
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 66
Incumbent representative Steve Rawlings was retiring to run for the 11th senate district.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
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.
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- C. Ed Massey, representative from the 66th district (2019âÂÂ2023)
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 67
Incumbent representative and house minority whip Rachel Roberts was retiring.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Withdrawn
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Terry W. Hatton, candidate for Bellevue city council in 2018 and 2022
Eliminated in primary
Withdrawn
- Jerry C. Gearding (withdrew February 27, 2024, remained on ballot)
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 68
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- K. Brandon Long, teacher and minister
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 69
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Wilanne Stangel, librarian
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 70
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 71
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 72
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 73
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- 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
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 74
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 75
Democratic primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 76
Incumbent representative Ruth Ann Palumbo was retiring.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Joshua Daniel Buckman, social worker and write-in candidate for the Kentucky Senate in 2022
- James âÂÂJamieâ Palumbo
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 77
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Daniel E. Whitley, attorney
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 78
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Independent candidates
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 79
Democratic primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 80
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 81
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 82
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 83
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 84
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Zackary H. Hall, nonprofit worker and former teacher
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 85
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 86
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
General election
Results
District 87
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 88
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 89
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Results
General election
Results
District 90
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 91
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Darrell W. Billings, farmer and candidate for this district in 2022
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 92
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 93
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Fundraising
Results
General election
Results
District 94
Incumbent representative Jacob D. Justice was retiring.
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 95
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- David Pennington, candidate for the Republican nomination for this district in 2022
Endorsements
Results
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 96
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 97
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 98
Incumbent representative Danny R. Bentley was retiring.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Fundraising
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
General election
Endorsements
Results
District 99
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
District 100
Republican primary
Candidates
General election
Results
See also
Notes
References