Kentucky's 10th House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 10th State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 53.5% Republican 35.3% Democratic 10.5% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 85.8% White 4.5% Black 3.0% Hispanic 0.7% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.3% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.6% Other 5.1% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 45,838 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 39,194 | ||||
Kentucky's 10th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the western part of the state, it comprises Breckinridge and part of Hardin Counties. It has been represented by Josh Calloway (R–Irvington) since 2021.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 45,838.[2]
Voter registration
[edit]On January 1, 2025, the district had 39,194 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 20,977 | 53.52 | |
| Democratic | 13,850 | 35.34 | |
| Independent | 1,955 | 4.99 | |
| Libertarian | 196 | 0.50 | |
| Constitution | 34 | 0.09 | |
| Green | 25 | 0.06 | |
| Socialist Workers | 5 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 0 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 2,152 | 5.49 | |
| Total | 39,194 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
[edit]| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William T. Brinkley (Madisonville) |
Democratic | November 1974 – January 1, 1987 |
Elected to finish Troop's term. Reelected in 1975. Reelected in 1977. Reelected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Retired to run for the Kentucky Senate. |
1974–1985 Hopkins County (part). |
| 1985–1993 Hopkins County (part). | ||||
| Eddie Ballard (Madisonville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 2011 |
Elected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Retired. | |
| 1993–1997 Hopkins County (part). | ||||
| 1997–2003 Hopkins County (part). | ||||
| 2003–2015 Hopkins County (part). | ||||
| Ben Waide (Madisonville) |
Republican | January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2015 |
Elected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Retired to run for Judge/Executive of Hopkins County. | |
| Dean Schamore (Hardinsburg) |
Democratic | January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2021 |
Elected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Lost reelection. |
2015–2023 Breckinridge, Hancock, and Hardin (part) Counties. |
| Josh Calloway (Irvington) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |
Elections
[edit]2024
[edit]2022
[edit]2020
[edit]2018
[edit]2016
[edit]2004
[edit]Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved March 22, 2025.
- ^ "Census profile: State House District 10, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 22, 2025.