State legislative officeholder from OpenStates nightly current-legislator data.
With a 2024 presidential margin of D+50.3, this Louisville-area district ranks among the most reliably Democratic constituencies in a state that otherwise leans heavily Republican at the federal level.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 88.5 points in 1876. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 5.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 50.3 points.
A population of 43,888, a 37% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $40,623 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District 43 and State House District 44.
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Political twins — state-house districts
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How did Kentucky 40th State House District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 40th State House District voted Democratic by 50.3 points (D+50.3), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 12,617 votes cast, 9,368 went Democratic and 3,019 went Republican.
How many people live in Kentucky 40th State House District?
Kentucky 40th State House District has a population of 43,888 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 40th State House District?
Median household income in Kentucky 40th State House District is $40,623 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 40th State House District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 40th State House District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 38 went Democratic and 0 went Republican.