Kentucky's 39th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 39th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the greater Lexington area, it comprises parts of Fayette and Jessamine Counties. It has been represented by Matt Lockett (R–Nicholasville) since 2021.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 45,947.[2]
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Representative
| Matt Lockett R–Nicholasville | |
| since January 1, 2021 | |
Registration47.2% Republican
39.6% Democratic
12.6% No party preference
39.6% Democratic
12.6% No party preference
Demographics81.6% White
5.9% Black
6.2% Hispanic
3.0% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2% Other
3.1% Multiracial
5.9% Black
6.2% Hispanic
3.0% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2% Other
3.1% Multiracial
Population(2024)45,947
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| Registration | 47.2% Republican 39.6% Democratic 12.6% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 81.6% White 5.9% Black 6.2% Hispanic 3.0% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.2% Other 3.1% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 45,947 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 33,309 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 33,309 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
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| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 15,713 | 47.17 | |
| Democratic | 13,190 | 39.60 | |
| Independent | 2,241 | 6.73 | |
| Libertarian | 158 | 0.47 | |
| Green | 44 | 0.13 | |
| Constitution | 15 | 0.05 | |
| Socialist Workers | 7 | 0.02 | |
| Reform | 0 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 2,247 | 5.83 | |
| Total | 33,309 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Handy (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1985 |
Elected in 1981. Redistricted to the 42nd district. |
1974–1985 Jefferson County (part). |
| Pearl Strong (Ary) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1987 |
Elected in 1984. Lost renomination. |
1985–1993 Harlan, Owsley, and Perry Counties (parts). |
| William Strong (Hazard) |
Republican | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1993 |
Elected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Retired after being redistricted to the 90th district. | |
| Robert Damron (Nicholasville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 2015 |
Elected in 1992. 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. Retired to run for Judge/Executive of Jessamine County. |
1993–1997 Garrard, Jessamine, and Lincoln Counties (parts). |
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| Russ Meyer (Nicholasville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2015 – October 2020 |
Elected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Resigned to become Kentucky State Parks Commissioner. |
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 Matt Lockett (Nicholasville) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |