Kentucky's 17th Senatorial district is one of 38 districts in the Kentucky Senate. Stretching from Lexington to the northern part of the state, it comprises the counties of Grant, Scott, and parts of Fayette and Kenton. It has been represented by Damon Thayer (R–Georgetown) since 2003.[1] As of 2022, the district had a population of 123,429.[2]
| Kentucky's 17th State Senate district | |||||
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| Registration | 51.6% Republican 36.3% Democratic 11.4% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 88.0% White 4.2% Black 3.7% Hispanic 1.0% Asian 0.1% Other 3.0% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2022) | 123,429 | ||||
| Registered voters (May 2024) | 98,749 | ||||
Elections
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editList of members representing the district
edit| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
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| Charles W. Berger (Harlan) |
Democratic | January 1, 1984 – January 1, 1997 |
Reelected in 1983. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1992. Lost renomination. |
1984–1993 Bell, Harlan, Letcher (part), and Perry (part) Counties. |
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| Glenn Freeman (Cumberland) |
Democratic | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2001 |
Elected in 1996. Lost renomination. |
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 Daniel Mongiardo (Hazard) |
Democratic | January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2003 |
Elected in 2000. Resigned after being elected to the 30th senate district. | |
| Damon Thayer (Georgetown) |
Republican | February 4, 2003 – present |
Elected to finish Mongiardo's term. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2020. |
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| 2023–present |
References
edit- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
- ^ "Census profile: State Senate District 17, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved June 17, 2024.