Kentucky's 38th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 38th 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 Rachel Roarx (D–Louisville) since 2023.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 46,638.[2]
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Representative
| Rachel Roarx D–Louisville | |
| since January 1, 2023 | |
Registration54.8% Democratic
33.1% Republican
11.6% No party preference
33.1% Republican
11.6% No party preference
Demographics60.0% White
14.4% Black
11.8% Hispanic
5.0% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.4% Other
8.4% Multiracial
14.4% Black
11.8% Hispanic
5.0% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.4% Other
8.4% Multiracial
Population(2024)46,638
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| Registration | 54.8% Democratic 33.1% Republican 11.6% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 60.0% White 14.4% Black 11.8% Hispanic 5.0% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.4% Other 8.4% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 46,638 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 30,592 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 30,592 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
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| Voters | % | ||
| Democratic | 16,776 | 54.84 | |
| Republican | 10,113 | 33.06 | |
| Independent | 1,512 | 4.94 | |
| Libertarian | 126 | 0.41 | |
| Green | 20 | 0.07 | |
| Constitution | 9 | 0.03 | |
| Socialist Workers | 5 | 0.02 | |
| Reform | 5 | 0.02 | |
| "Other" | 2,026 | 6.62 | |
| Total | 30,592 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Seum (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1989 |
Elected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Retired to run for the Kentucky Senate. |
1974–1985 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1985–1993 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Denver Butler Sr. (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1989 – January 1, 2007 |
Elected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Retired. | |
| 1993–1997 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
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2003–2015.svg) | ||||
| Tim Firkins (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2011 |
Elected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Lost reelection. | |
| Michael J. Nemes (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2013 |
Elected in 2010. Lost reelection. | |
| Denver Butler (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2013 – November 19, 2015 |
Elected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Lost reelection. | |
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| Republican | November 19, 2015 – January 1, 2017 | |||
| McKenzie Cantrell (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2017 – January 1, 2023 |
Elected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Retired to run for the Kentucky Court of Appeals after being redistricted to the 35th district. | |
 Rachel Roarx (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – present |
Elected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. |
2023–present |
