Kentucky's 12th Senatorial district is one of 38 districts in the Kentucky Senate. Located in the central part of the state, it comprises the counties of Boyle, Mercer, Woodford, and part of Fayette. It has been represented by Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R–Lexington) since 2023.[1] As of 2022, the district had a population of 121,412.[2]
| Kentucky's 12th State Senate district | |||||
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| Registration | 45.3% Republican 44.0% Democratic 10.0% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 85.3% White 4.6% Black 4.2% Hispanic 2.7% Asian 0.3% Other 3.0% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2022) | 121,412 | ||||
| Registered voters (May 2024) | 100,242 | ||||
Elections
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edit| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
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| Jack Trevey (Lexington) |
Republican | January 1, 1982 – June 28, 1990 |
Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1986. Died. |
1982–1993 Fayette County (part). |
| Tim Philpot (Lexington) |
Republican | January 1, 1991 – January 1, 1999 |
Elected in 1990. Reelected in 1994. Retired. | |
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| Alice Forgy Kerr (Lexington) |
Republican | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2023 |
Elected in 1998. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2018. Retired. | |
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| Amanda Mays Bledsoe (Lexington) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – present |
Elected in 2022. | 2023–present |
References
edit- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved June 16, 2024.
- ^ "Census profile: State Senate District 12, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved June 16, 2024.