Kentucky's 2nd congressional district

Kentucky's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Located in west central Kentucky, the district includes Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, and a portion of eastern Louisville. The district has not seen an incumbent defeated since 1884.

The district is currently represented by Republican Brett Guthrie.

Former Representative Democrat William Natcher is noted for holding the record for most consecutive roll call votes in the history of CongressÃ¢ÂÂmore than 18,000 votes.

Characteristics

The district is similar in character to the 1st district. While Democrats still hold most local offices in the district, they tend to be very conservative on social issues, a trend that leads them to vote Republican in most national elections.

Voter registration

On January 1, 2026, the district had 552,548 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.

Recent election results from statewide races

Composition

For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities:

Barren County (4)

All 4 communities

Breckinridge County (3)

All 3 communities

Bullitt County (9)

All 9 communities

Butler County (3)

All 3 communities

Daviess County (10)

All 10 communities

Edmondson County (1)

Brownsville