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Each row is a county-allocated estimate of U.S. House votes for this district — county returns apportioned onto its boundary, not precinct-counted. “Vote lead” is the estimated local lead here, not necessarily the winner of the full contest.
Source · Akashic county-allocated estimate from certified county returns, House; not precinct-counted.
Year
Vote lead
Democratic
Republican
Total
2024
R
20.0%3,977
80.0%15,933
19,910
2020
R
22.8%4,831
77.2%16,335
21,166
2018
R
31.4%5,399
68.6%11,815
17,214
With a 2024 presidential margin of R+59.5, this district ranks among the most heavily Republican state house seats in Kentucky, reflecting the Republican political alignment common to rural areas of the state.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 36.8 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 59.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 4.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 59.5 points.
A population of 44,827, a 90% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $59,219 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District 14 and State House District 15.
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How did Kentucky 12th State House District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 12th State House District voted Republican by 59.5 points (R+59.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 20,258 votes cast, 3,975 went Democratic and 16,024 went Republican.
When did Kentucky 12th State House District last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kentucky 12th State House District voted Democratic was 1996.
How many people live in Kentucky 12th State House District?
Kentucky 12th State House District has a population of 44,827 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 12th State House District?
Median household income in Kentucky 12th State House District is $59,219 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 12th State House District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 12th State House District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 29 went Democratic and 9 went Republican.