Kentucky's 1st House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 1st State House of Representatives district | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representative |
| ||||
| Registration | 46.8% Democratic 44.1% Republican 8.5% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 82.7% White 10.4% Black 2.9% Hispanic 0.2% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.2% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.2% Other 3.5% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 44,228 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 37,408 | ||||
Kentucky's 1st 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 Ballard, Crittenden, Fulton, Hickman, and part of McCracken. It has been represented by Steven Rudy (R–Paducah) since 2005.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 44,228.[2]
Voter registration
On January 1, 2025, the district had 37,408 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Democratic | 17,522 | 46.84 | |
| Republican | 16,504 | 44.12 | |
| Independent | 1,212 | 3.24 | |
| Libertarian | 144 | 0.38 | |
| Green | 24 | 0.06 | |
| Constitution | 18 | 0.05 | |
| Reform | 4 | 0.01 | |
| Socialist Workers | 2 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 1,978 | 5.29 | |
| Total | 37,408 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
1894 – 1962
| Member[3][4] | Party | Years | Counties |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. F. Rennick | Democratic | 1894–1896 | 1894–1920 Fulton and Hickman |
| J. C. Speight | Democratic | 1896–1898 | |
| A. C. Brown | Democratic | 1898–1900 | |
| James L. Egbert | Democratic | 1900–1902 | |
| Joshua Naylor | Democratic | 1902–1904 | |
| Luby Hargrove | Democratic | 1904–1906 | |
| W. J. Jackson | Democratic | 1906–1910 | |
| Frank S. Moore | Democratic | 1910–1912 | |
| W. J. Jackson | Democratic | 1912–1914 | |
| Will L. Hampton | Democratic | 1914–1916 | |
| Walter J. McMurray | Democratic | 1916–1918 | |
| Oate Piper | Democratic | 1918–1920 | |
| Lon Adams | Democratic | 1920–1922 | 1920–1944 Fulton and Hickman |
| William T. Walker | Democratic | 1922–1924 | |
| Walter J. McMurray | Democratic | 1924–1926 | |
| Morman B. Daniels | Democratic | 1926–1928 | |
| James D. Via | Democratic | 1928–1934 | |
| Glenn W. Lane | Democratic | 1934–1936 | |
| Will L. Hampton | Democratic | 1936–1938 | |
| Harry Lee Waterfield | Democratic | 1938–1948 | |
| 1944–1964 Fulton and Hickman | |||
| Harvey M. Pewitt | Democratic | 1948–1950 | |
| Harry Lee Waterfield | Democratic | 1950–1952 | |
| Jennings H. Kearby | Democratic | 1952–1956 | |
| Huston Johnson | Democratic | 1956–1960 | |
| Joe W. Treas | Democratic | 1960–1962 |
1962 – present
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoyt Allen Barnett (Hickman) |
Democratic | January 1, 1962 – August 30, 1962 |
Elected in 1961. Resigned to become a Department of Commerce liaison for western Kentucky. |
1944–1964 Fulton and Hickman Counties. |
| Henry Maddox (Hickman) |
Democratic | November 1962 – January 1, 1970 |
Elected to finish Barnett's term. Reelected in 1963. Reelected in 1965. Reelected in 1967. Lost renomination. | |
| 1964–1972 Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties. | ||||
| Ralph Ed Graves (Bardwell) |
Democratic | January 1, 1970 – December 16, 1974 |
Elected in 1969. Reelected in 1971. Reelected in 1973. Resigned to become assistant press secretary of Julian Carroll. | |
| 1972–1974 Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties. | ||||
| 1974–1985 Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties. | ||||
| Ward Burnette (Fulton) |
Democratic | January 1, 1976 – December 1987 |
Elected in 1975. Reelected in 1977. Reelected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Resigned after being elected Commissioner of Agriculture. | |
| 1985–1993 Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, and McCracken (part) Counties. | ||||
| Charles Geveden (Wickliffe) |
Democratic | January 1988 – January 1, 2005 |
Elected to finish Burnette's term. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Lost reelection. | |
| 1993–1997 Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, and McCracken (part) Counties. | ||||
| 1997–2003 Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, and McCracken (part) Counties. | ||||
| 2003–2015 Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, and McCracken (part) Counties. | ||||
Steven Rudy (Paducah) |
Republican | January 1, 2005 – present |
Elected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2015–2023 Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman, and McCracken (part) Counties. | ||||
| 2023–present |
Elections
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2022
2020
2018
2016
2014
2004
Notes
References
- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ "Census profile: State House District 1, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 11, 2025.
- ^ Kentucky General Assembly Membership 1900-2005 Vol. I 1900 - 1949 (PDF). Legislative Research Commission. April 2005. Retrieved February 3, 2026.
- ^ Kentucky General Assembly Membership 1900-2005 Vol. II 1950 - 2005 (PDF). Legislative Research Commission. April 2005. Retrieved February 3, 2026.