Kentucky's 37th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 37th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. It comprises part of Bullitt and Jefferson Counties. It has been represented by Emily Callaway (R–Louisville) since 2023.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 47,360.[2]
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Representative
| Emily Callaway R–Louisville | |
| since January 1, 2023 | |
Registration46.4% Democratic
40.8% Republican
12.2% No party preference
40.8% Republican
12.2% No party preference
Demographics63.1% White
11.4% Black
17.7% Hispanic
1.8% Asian
0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
5.9% Multiracial
11.4% Black
17.7% Hispanic
1.8% Asian
0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
5.9% Multiracial
Population(2024)47,360
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| Registration | 46.4% Democratic 40.8% Republican 12.2% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 63.1% White 11.4% Black 17.7% Hispanic 1.8% Asian 0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 5.9% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 47,360 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 30,911 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 30,911 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
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| Voters | % | ||
| Democratic | 14,342 | 46.40 | |
| Republican | 12,599 | 40.76 | |
| Independent | 1,626 | 5.26 | |
| Libertarian | 133 | 0.43 | |
| Green | 31 | 0.10 | |
| Constitution | 15 | 0.05 | |
| Socialist Workers | 10 | 0.03 | |
| Reform | 3 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 2,152 | 6.96 | |
| Total | 30,911 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Clark (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1980 – January 1, 1995 |
Elected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Retired. |
1974–1985 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1985–1993 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| 1993–1997 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Perry B. Clark (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1995 – January 9, 2006 |
Elected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Resigned to run for the Kentucky Senate. | |
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2003–2015.svg) | ||||
| Ron Weston (Louisville) |
Democratic | February 17, 2006 – January 1, 2011 |
Elected to finish Clark's term. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Retired. | |
| Wade Hurt (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 2011 – April 22, 2011 |
Elected in 2010. Lost renomination. | |
| Democratic | April 22, 2011 – January 1, 2013 | |||
| Jeffery Donohue (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2023 |
Elected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Lost reelection. | |
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 Emily Callaway (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – present |
Elected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. |
2023–present |
