Kentucky's 34th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 34th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. It comprises part of Jefferson County. It has been represented by Sarah Stalker (D–Louisville) since 2023.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 45,217.[2]
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Representative
| Sarah Stalker D–Louisville | |
| since January 1, 2023 | |
Registration56.7% Democratic
30.7% Republican
11.9% No party preference
30.7% Republican
11.9% No party preference
Demographics84.8% White
5.2% Black
2.5% Hispanic
3.0% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.5% Other
4.0% Multiracial
5.2% Black
2.5% Hispanic
3.0% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.5% Other
4.0% Multiracial
Population(2024)45,217
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| Registration | 56.7% Democratic 30.7% Republican 11.9% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 84.8% White 5.2% Black 2.5% Hispanic 3.0% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.5% Other 4.0% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 45,217 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 39,498 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 39,498 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
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| Voters | % | ||
| Democratic | 22,409 | 56.73 | |
| Republican | 12,138 | 30.73 | |
| Independent | 2,561 | 6.48 | |
| Libertarian | 190 | 0.48 | |
| Green | 45 | 0.11 | |
| Constitution | 14 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 12 | 0.03 | |
| Reform | 0 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 2,129 | 5.39 | |
| Total | 39,498 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Karem (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1972 – January 1, 1976 |
Elected in 1971. Reelected in 1973. Retired to run for the Kentucky Senate. |
1972–1974 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1974–1985 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Gerta Bendl (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1976 – June 25, 1987 |
Elected in 1975. Reelected in 1977. Reelected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Died. | |
| 1985–1993 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Jack Will (Louisville) |
Republican | August 1987 – January 1, 1989 |
Elected to finish Bendl's term. Lost reelection. | |
 Mike Ward (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1989 – November 1993 |
Elected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Resigned to run for Kentucky's 3rd congressional district. | |
| 1993–1997 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
 Mary Lou Marzian (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 13, 1994 – January 1, 2023 |
Elected to finish Ward's term. Reelected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Retired after being redistricted to the 41st district. | |
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 Sarah Stalker (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – present |
Elected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. |
2023–present |
