Kentucky's 47th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 47th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. It comprises Carroll, Henry, Owen, and Trimble Counties. It has been represented by Felicia Rabourn (R–Turners Station) since 2021.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 46,690.[2]
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Representative
| Felicia Rabourn R–Turners Station | |
| since January 1, 2021 | |
Registration49.1% Republican
42.3% Democratic
8.0% No party preference
42.3% Democratic
8.0% No party preference
Demographics90.1% White
1.7% Black
4.3% Hispanic
0.2% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.4% Other
3.1% Multiracial
1.7% Black
4.3% Hispanic
0.2% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.4% Other
3.1% Multiracial
Population(2024)46,690
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| Registration | 49.1% Republican 42.3% Democratic 8.0% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 90.1% White 1.7% Black 4.3% Hispanic 0.2% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.4% Other 3.1% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 46,690 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 35,154 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 35,154 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
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| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 17,268 | 49.12 | |
| Democratic | 14,882 | 42.33 | |
| Independent | 1,246 | 3.54 | |
| Libertarian | 145 | 0.41 | |
| Green | 18 | 0.05 | |
| Constitution | 15 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 4 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 1 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 1,575 | 4.48 | |
| Total | 35,154 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Ackerson (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1997 |
Elected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Retired to run for the Jeffersontown City Council. |
1985–1993 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1993–1997 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Ronald Crimm (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2003 |
Elected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Redistricted to the 33rd district. |
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| Rick Rand (Bedford) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2021 |
Elected 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. Retired. |
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 Felicia Rabourn (Turners Station) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |
