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Year
District
Won
Democratic
Republican
Total
2024
6
R
37.0%130,345
63.0%222,293
352,638
2022
6
R
33.6%83,005
62.7%154,762
246,818
2020
6
R
41.0%155,011
57.3%216,948
378,450
2018
6
R
47.8%144,736
51.0%154,468
302,888
2016
6
R
38.9%128,728
61.1%202,099
330,827
2014
6
R
40.0%98,290
60.0%147,404
245,694
2012
6
R
46.7%141,438
50.6%153,222
303,000
2010
6
D
50.1%119,812
49.8%119,164
239,223
2008
6
D
64.7%203,764
35.3%111,378
315,142
2006
6
D
85.5%158,765
0.0%0
185,780
2004
6
D
58.6%175,355
40.0%119,716
299,217
2002
6
R
0.0%0
72.0%115,622
160,688
2000
6
R
34.8%94,167
52.8%142,971
270,803
1998
6
R
46.0%90,033
53.1%104,046
195,918
1996
6
D
55.7%125,999
44.3%100,231
226,230
1994
6
D
58.8%70,085
41.2%49,032
119,117
1992
6
D
60.7%135,613
39.3%87,816
223,450
1990
6
R
0.0%0
100.0%76,859
76,859
1988
6
R
26.0%45,339
74.0%128,898
174,277
1986
6
R
25.7%26,315
74.3%75,906
102,224
1984
6
R
28.0%49,657
71.4%126,525
177,108
1982
6
R
41.4%49,839
56.8%68,418
120,360
1980
6
R
40.5%72,473
58.9%105,376
179,051
1978
6
R
46.1%47,436
50.6%52,092
102,857
1976
6
D
94.0%90,695
0.0%0
96,493
Kentucky's 6th stretches from Lexington's university-driven urban center into surrounding horse-country counties, producing a consistent Republican lean at the federal level even as Lexington itself trends more competitive in statewide races.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 23.5 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 34.1 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 4.0 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 13.9 points.
A population of 750,570, a 79% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $68,266 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Congressional District 7 and Congressional District 2.
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How did Kentucky 6th Congressional District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 6th Congressional District voted Republican by 13.9 points (R+13.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 346,931 votes cast, 146,039 went Democratic and 194,124 went Republican.
When did Kentucky 6th Congressional District last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kentucky 6th Congressional District voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Kentucky 6th Congressional District?
Kentucky 6th Congressional District has a population of 750,570 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 6th Congressional District?
Median household income in Kentucky 6th Congressional District is $68,266 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 6th Congressional District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 6th Congressional District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 20 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.