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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
21.6%11,390
78.4%41,323
52,713
2020
R
34.6%20,088
65.4%37,924
58,012
2018
R
40.8%16,795
59.2%24,370
41,165
With a 2024 presidential margin of R+34.7, this district's electorate tilts heavily toward Republican candidates at every level, making competitive general elections rare and primary contests the more decisive battleground.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 28.5 points in 1932 and a Republican high of 42.5 points in 1972. Between 2020 and 2024 the district moved 3.4 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 34.7 points.
A population of 124,388, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $85,976 describe the district. The district's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of State Senate District 38 and State Senate District 7.
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How did Kentucky 17th State Senate District vote in 2024?
In 2024, Kentucky 17th State Senate District voted Republican by 34.7 points (R+34.7), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 62,811 votes cast, 19,949 went Democratic and 41,734 went Republican.
When did Kentucky 17th State Senate District last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Kentucky 17th State Senate District voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Kentucky 17th State Senate District?
Kentucky 17th State Senate District has a population of 124,388 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Kentucky 17th State Senate District?
Median household income in Kentucky 17th State Senate District is $85,976 — above the national median of $80,734. The Kentucky state median is $63,726.
What is the political history of Kentucky 17th State Senate District?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Kentucky 17th State Senate District from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 20 went Democratic and 18 went Republican.