Kentucky's 6th House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 6th State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 49.8% Republican 41.6% Democratic 8.1% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 93.7% White 1.9% Black 1.6% Hispanic 0.5% Asian 0.3% Native American 0.1% Other 2.1% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 44,011 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 36,172 | ||||
Kentucky's 6th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the far west of the state, it comprises the counties of Lyon, Marshall, and part of McCracken. It has been represented by Chris Freeland (R–Benton) since 2019.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 44,011.[2]
Voter registration
[edit]On January 1, 2025, the district had 36,172 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 18,014 | 49.80 | |
| Democratic | 15,060 | 41.63 | |
| Independent | 1,356 | 3.75 | |
| Libertarian | 147 | 0.41 | |
| Green | 21 | 0.06 | |
| Constitution | 9 | 0.02 | |
| Socialist Workers | 5 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 2 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 1,558 | 4.31 | |
| Total | 36,172 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
[edit]| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Lewis (Benton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1970 – May 31, 1975 |
Elected in 1969. Reelected in 1971. Reelected in 1973. Resigned to join the administration of Julian Carroll. |
1964–1972 Caldwell, Lyon, and Marshall Counties. |
| 1972–1974 Lyon, Marshall, and Crittenden (part) Counties. | ||||
| 1974–1985 Lyon, Marshall, and Crittenden (part) Counties. | ||||
| J. R. Gray (Benton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1976 – January 1, 1989 |
Elected in 1975. Reelected in 1977. Reelected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Lost renomination. | |
| 1985–1993 Lyon, Marshall, and Caldwell (part) Counties. | ||||
| Richard Lewis (Benton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1989 – January 1, 1995 |
Elected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Retired. | |
| 1993–1997 Lyon, Marshall, and Caldwell (part) Counties. | ||||
| J. R. Gray (Benton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1995 – December 2007 |
Elected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Resigned to become Secretary of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet. | |
| 1997–2003 Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken (part) Counties. | ||||
| 2003–2015 Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken (part) Counties. | ||||
| Will Coursey (Symsonia) |
Democratic | February 11, 2008 – January 1, 2019 |
Elected to finish Gray's term. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Retired to run for Judge/Executive of Marshall County. | |
| 2015–2023 Lyon, Marshall, and McCracken (part) Counties. | ||||
| Chris Freeland (Benton) |
Republican | January 1, 2019 – present |
Elected in 2018. Reelected 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 14, 2025.
- ^ "Census profile: State House District 6, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 14, 2025.