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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
34.1%7,167
65.9%13,835
21,002
2020
R
37.2%7,746
62.8%13,085
20,831
2018
R
42.9%7,065
57.1%9,415
16,480
With a 18.2-point Republican presidential margin in 2024, this rural Kentucky district ranks among the most one-sided in the state, reflecting a regional political realignment that has accelerated steadily over the past two decades.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 18.7 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 46.6 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 1.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 18.2 points.
A population of 44,482, a 82% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $76,242 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District 56 and State House District 18.
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How did Kentucky 39th State House District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 39th State House District voted Republican by 18.2 points (R+18.2), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 21,779 votes cast, 8,670 went Democratic and 12,641 went Republican.
When did Kentucky 39th State House District last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kentucky 39th State House District voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Kentucky 39th State House District?
Kentucky 39th State House District has a population of 44,482 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 39th State House District?
Median household income in Kentucky 39th State House District is $76,242 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 39th State House District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 39th State House District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 17 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.