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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
22.2%10,484
77.8%36,762
47,246
2020
R
35.0%14,311
65.0%26,520
40,831
2018
R
45.4%19,423
54.6%23,365
42,788
This rural western Kentucky district recorded an R+11.9 presidential margin in 2024, placing it among the state's most one-sided constituencies. Sparse population density and deep-rooted cultural conservatism have made competitive general elections rare here.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 49.8 points in 1876 and a Republican high of 30.1 points in 1984. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 2.1 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 11.9 points.
A population of 115,027, a 81% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $104,954 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State Senate District 9 and State Senate District 5.
Akashic
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How did Kentucky 6th State Senate District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 6th State Senate District voted Republican by 11.9 points (R+11.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 64,984 votes cast, 27,968 went Democratic and 35,694 went Republican.
When did Kentucky 6th State Senate District last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kentucky 6th State Senate District voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Kentucky 6th State Senate District?
Kentucky 6th State Senate District has a population of 115,027 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 6th State Senate District?
Median household income in Kentucky 6th State Senate District is $104,954 — above the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 6th State Senate District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 6th State Senate District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 19 went Democratic and 19 went Republican.