Kentucky's 16th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 16th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the western part of the state, it comprises the counties of Logan, Todd, and part of Christian. It has been represented by Jason Petrie (R–Elkton) since 2017.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 44,186.[2]
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Representative
| Jason Petrie R–Elkton | |
| since January 1, 2017 | |
Registration46.7% Republican
44.2% Democratic
8.6% No party preference
44.2% Democratic
8.6% No party preference
Demographics87.2% White
5.2% Black
3.7% Hispanic
0.3% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.3% Other
3.2% Multiracial
5.2% Black
3.7% Hispanic
0.3% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.3% Other
3.2% Multiracial
Population(2023)44,186
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| Registration | 46.7% Republican 44.2% Democratic 8.6% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 87.2% White 5.2% Black 3.7% Hispanic 0.3% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.3% Other 3.2% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 44,186 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 31,214 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2025, the district had 31,214 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 14,562 | 46.65 | |
| Democratic | 13,795 | 44.19 | |
| Independent | 1,093 | 3.50 | |
| Libertarian | 150 | 0.48 | |
| Green | 14 | 0.04 | |
| Constitution | 14 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 2 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 1 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 1,583 | 5.07 | |
| Total | 31,214 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Lyne (Olmstead) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1995 |
Elected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Retired. |
1985–1993 Logan and Todd Counties. |
| 1993–1997 Logan and Todd Counties. | ||||
| Sheldon Baugh (Russellville) |
Republican | January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2009 |
Elected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Retired. | |
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| Martha Jane King (Lewisburg) |
Democratic | January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2017 |
Elected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Lost reelection. | |
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 Jason Petrie (Elkton) |
Republican | January 1, 2017 – present |
Elected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |