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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
D
60.4%12,233
39.6%8,013
20,246
2018
D
61.9%10,282
38.1%6,327
16,609
With a 2024 presidential margin of D+10.1 in a state that has trended sharply red at the federal level, District 46 stands as a durable Democratic enclave, likely anchored by an urban or college-town core that offsets statewide patterns.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 34.1 points in 1912 and a Republican high of 34.4 points in 1896. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 2.3 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 10.0 points.
A population of 45,444, a 63% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $73,278 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District 74 and State House District 58.
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How did Kentucky 46th State House District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 46th State House District voted Democratic by 10.0 points (D+10.0), carried by the Democratic candidate. Out of 21,401 votes cast, 11,574 went Democratic and 9,424 went Republican.
When did Kentucky 46th State House District last vote Republican?
The most recent presidential election in which Kentucky 46th State House District voted Republican was 2004.
How many people live in Kentucky 46th State House District?
Kentucky 46th State House District has a population of 45,444 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 46th State House District?
Median household income in Kentucky 46th State House District is $73,278 — below the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 46th State House District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 46th State House District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 16 went Democratic and 21 went Republican.