Kentucky's 22nd House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 22nd 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 Allen, Simpson, and part of Warren. It has been represented by Shawn McPherson (R–Scottsville) since 2021.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 48,216.[2]
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Representative
| Shawn McPherson R–Scottsville | |
| since January 1, 2021 | |
Registration57.9% Republican
31.9.% Democratic
9.6% No party preference
31.9.% Democratic
9.6% No party preference
Demographics89.2% White
3.8% Black
2.7% Hispanic
0.2% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.3% Other
3.8% Multiracial
3.8% Black
2.7% Hispanic
0.2% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.3% Other
3.8% Multiracial
Population(2023)48,216
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| Registration | 57.9% Republican 31.9.% Democratic 9.6% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 89.2% White 3.8% Black 2.7% Hispanic 0.2% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.3% Other 3.8% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 48,216 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 36,461 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2025, the district had 36,461 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
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| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 21,108 | 57.89 | |
| Democratic | 11,622 | 31.88 | |
| Independent | 1,424 | 3.91 | |
| Libertarian | 189 | 0.52 | |
| Green | 26 | 0.07 | |
| Constitution | 23 | 0.06 | |
| Socialist Workers | 6 | 0.02 | |
| Reform | 2 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 2,061 | 5.65 | |
| Total | 36,461 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Turner (Tompkinsville) |
Republican | January 1, 1980 – January 1, 1997 |
Elected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Retired. |
1974–1985 Allen, Monroe, and Simpson (part) Counties. |
| 1985–1993 Allen, Monroe, and Simpson (part) Counties. | ||||
| 1993–1997 Allen, Monroe, and Simpson (part) Counties. | ||||
| Rob Wilkey (Franklin) |
Democratic | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2009 |
Elected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Retired. |
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| Wilson Stone (Scottsville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2009 – January 1, 2021 |
Elected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Retired. | |
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 Shawn McPherson (Scottsville) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |