Kentucky's 43rd House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 43rd 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 Pamela Stevenson (D–Louisville) since 2021.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 44,172.[2]
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Representative
| Pamela Stevenson D–Louisville | |
| since January 1, 2021 | |
Registration71.5% Democratic
15.2% Republican
12.5% No party preference
15.2% Republican
12.5% No party preference
Demographics43.3% White
45.6% Black
3.7% Hispanic
1.3% Asian
0.4% Native American
0.6% Other
5.1% Multiracial
45.6% Black
3.7% Hispanic
1.3% Asian
0.4% Native American
0.6% Other
5.1% Multiracial
Population(2024)44,172
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| Registration | 71.5% Democratic 15.2% Republican 12.5% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 43.3% White 45.6% Black 3.7% Hispanic 1.3% Asian 0.4% Native American 0.6% Other 5.1% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 44,172 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 34,494 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 34,494 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
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| Voters | % | ||
| Democratic | 24,678 | 71.54 | |
| Republican | 5,254 | 15.23 | |
| Independent | 1,779 | 5.16 | |
| Libertarian | 167 | 0.48 | |
| Green | 42 | 0.12 | |
| Socialist Workers | 24 | 0.07 | |
| Constitution | 10 | 0.03 | |
| Reform | 6 | 0.02 | |
| "Other" | 2,534 | 7.35 | |
| Total | 34,494 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norbert Blume (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1964 – January 1, 1978 |
Elected in 1963. Reelected in 1965. Reelected in 1967. Reelected in 1969. Reelected in 1971. Reelected in 1973. Reelected in 1975. Lost renomination. |
1964–1972 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1972–1974 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| 1974–1985 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Carl Hines (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1978 – January 1, 1987 |
Elected in 1977. Reelected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Lost renomination. | |
| 1985–1993 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| E. Porter Hatcher Jr. (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1987 – December 1999 |
Elected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Resigned. | |
| 1993–1997 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
1997–2003.svg) | ||||
| Paul Bather (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 24, 2000 – January 1, 2005 |
Elected to finish Hatcher's term. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Retired. | |
2003–2015.svg) | ||||
| Darryl Owens (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2019 |
Elected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Retired. | |
2015–2023.svg) | ||||
.jpg) Charles Booker (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 |
Elected in 2018. Retired to run for the United States Senate. | |
 Pamela Stevenson (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |
