Kentucky's 25th House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 25th State House of Representatives district | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representative |
| ||||
| Registration | 45.2% Republican 40.7% Democratic 13.3% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 74.8% White 12.2% Black 5.5% Hispanic 2.8% Asian 0.2% Native American 0.2% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1% Other 4.4% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 44,846 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 32,529 | ||||
Kentucky's 25th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the central part of the state, it comprises part of Hardin County containing Elizabethtown and the surrounding area. It has been represented by Steve Bratcher (R–Elizabethtown) since 2023.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 44,846.[2]
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 32,529 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 14,706 | 45.21 | |
| Democratic | 13,224 | 40.65 | |
| Independent | 2,007 | 6.17 | |
| Libertarian | 192 | 0.59 | |
| Green | 32 | 0.10 | |
| Constitution | 26 | 0.08 | |
| Socialist Workers | 10 | 0.03 | |
| Reform | 2 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 2,330 | 7.16 | |
| Total | 32,529 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Gregory (Elizabethtown) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1993 |
Elected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Retired. |
1985–1993 Hardin County (part). |
| Jimmie Lee (Elizabethtown) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2015 |
Elected 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. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Lost reelection. |
1993–1997 Hardin County (part). |
| 1997–2003 Hardin County (part). | ||||
| 2003–2015 Hardin County (part). | ||||
| Jim DuPlessis (Elizabethtown) |
Republican | January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 |
Elected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Retired. |
2015–2023 Hardin County (part). |
Steve Bratcher (Elizabethtown) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – present |
Elected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. |
2023–present |
Elections
2024
2022
2020
2018
2016
2014
2004
Notes
References
- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ "Census profile: State House District 25, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ^ "Voter Registration Statistics Report: December 2025" (PDF). State Board of Elections. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Retrieved March 13, 2026.