Kentucky's 15th Senatorial district is one of 38 districts in the Kentucky Senate. Located in the southern part of the state, it comprises the counties of Clinton, Cumberland, Pulaski, Russell, and Wayne. It has been represented by Rick Girdler (R–Somerset) since 2017.[1] As of 2022, the district had a population of 118,101.[2]
| Kentucky's 15th State Senate district | |||||
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| Registration | 73.5% Republican 18.9% Democratic 7.2% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 93.1% White 0.9% Black 3.0% Hispanic 0.5% Asian 0.3% Native American 0.1% Other 2.0% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2022) | 118,101 | ||||
| Registered voters (May 2024) | 92,694 | ||||
Elections
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editList of members representing the district
edit| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
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| John D. Rogers (Somerset) |
Republican | January 1, 1984 – November 10, 1994 |
Reelected in 1983. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1992. Resigned after being convicted of selling his influence. |
1984–1993 Garrard, Jackson (part), Lincoln, Pulaski, and Rockcastle Counties. |
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| James Crase (Somerset) |
Republican | December 1994 – January 1, 1997 |
Elected to finish Rogers's term. Retired. | |
| Vernie McGaha (Russell Springs) |
Republican | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2013 |
Elected in 1996. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2008. Retired. |
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| Chris Girdler (Somerset) |
Republican | January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2017 |
Elected in 2012. Retired. | |
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| Rick Girdler (Somerset) |
Republican | January 1, 2017 – present |
Elected in 2016. Reelected in 2020. | |
| 2023–present |
References
edit- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Census profile: State Senate District 15, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved June 17, 2024.