Kentucky's 21st House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 21st State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 72.6% Republican 20.4% Democratic 6.7% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 92.0% White 2.1% Black 3.1% Hispanic 0.2% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 2.3% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 46,654 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 35,982 | ||||
Kentucky's 21st House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the southern part of the state, it comprises the counties of Adair, Cumberland, Metcalfe, and Monroe. It has been represented by Amy Neighbors (R–Edmonton) since 2023.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 46,654.[2]
Voter registration
[edit]On January 1, 2025, the district had 35,982 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 26,108 | 72.56 | |
| Democratic | 7,326 | 20.36 | |
| Independent | 1,250 | 3.47 | |
| Libertarian | 91 | 0.25 | |
| Green | 20 | 0.06 | |
| Constitution | 14 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 4 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 1 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 1,168 | 3.25 | |
| Total | 35,982 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
[edit]| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy Ray Smith (Bowling Green) |
Democratic | January 1, 1982 – December 31, 1995 |
Elected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Resigned after being elected Agriculture Commissioner of Kentucky. |
1974–1985 Simpson (part) and Warren (part) Counties. |
| 1985–1993 Simpson (part) and Warren (part) Counties. | ||||
| 1993–1997 Simpson (part) and Warren (part) Counties. | ||||
| Roger Thomas (Smiths Grove) |
Democratic | February 22, 1996 – January 1, 2005 |
Elected to finish Smith's term. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Lost reelection. | |
| 1997–2003 Warren County (part). | ||||
| 2003–2015 Warren County (part). | ||||
| Jim DeCesare (Bowling Green) |
Republican | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2015 |
Elected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Redistricted to the 17th district. | |
| Bart Rowland (Tompkinsville) |
Republican | January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 |
Redistricted from the 53rd district and reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Retired. |
2015–2023 Hart, Metcalfe, Monroe, and Hardin (part) Counties. |
| Amy Neighbors (Edmonton) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – present |
Elected 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 26, 2025.
- ^ "Census profile: State House District 21, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 26, 2025.