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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
23.7%5,174
76.3%16,642
21,816
2020
R
24.4%5,035
75.6%15,609
20,644
2018
R
30.0%4,026
70.0%9,383
13,409
With a 2024 presidential margin exceeding 35 points, this district reflects the heavily Republican shift that has reshaped rural and small-town Kentucky over the past two decades, leaving Democrats with little recent foothold at any level.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 57.5 points in 1936 and a Republican high of 51.5 points in 2024. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 2.8 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 51.5 points.
A population of 43,310, a 92% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $88,232 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State House District 62 and State House District 26.
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How did Kentucky 49th State House District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 49th State House District voted Republican by 51.5 points (R+51.5), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 24,143 votes cast, 5,663 went Democratic and 18,098 went Republican.
When did Kentucky 49th State House District last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kentucky 49th State House District voted Democratic was 1976.
How many people live in Kentucky 49th State House District?
Kentucky 49th State House District has a population of 43,310 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 49th State House District?
Median household income in Kentucky 49th State House District is $88,232 — above the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 49th State House District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 49th State House District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 22 went Democratic and 15 went Republican.