Kentucky's 51st House of Representatives district
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Representative
| Michael Sarge Pollock R–Campbellsville | |
| since November 29, 2021 | |
Registration51.0% Republican
41.3% Democratic
7.3% No party preference
41.3% Democratic
7.3% No party preference
Demographics87.2% White
5.9% Black
3.3% Hispanic
0.8% Asian
2.8% Multiracial
5.9% Black
3.3% Hispanic
0.8% Asian
2.8% Multiracial
Population(2024)46,146
| Kentucky's 51st State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 51.0% Republican 41.3% Democratic 7.3% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 87.2% White 5.9% Black 3.3% Hispanic 0.8% Asian 2.8% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 46,146 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 32,168 | ||||
Kentucky's 51st House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the central part of the state, it comprises Marion and Taylor Counties. It has been represented by Michael Sarge Pollock (R–Campbellsville) since 2021.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 46,146.[2]
On January 1, 2026, the district had 32,168 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 16,394 | 50.96 | |
| Democratic | 13,270 | 41.25 | |
| Independent | 1,162 | 3.61 | |
| Libertarian | 110 | 0.34 | |
| Green | 19 | 0.06 | |
| Constitution | 13 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 7 | 0.02 | |
| Reform | 5 | 0.02 | |
| "Other" | 1,188 | 3.69 | |
| Total | 32,168 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray H. Altman (Campbellsville) |
Republican | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1997 |
Elected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Retired. |
1985–1993 Green, Metcalfe (part), and Taylor Counties. |
| 1993–1997 Green, Metcalfe (part), and Taylor Counties. | ||||
| Ricky L. Cox (Campbellsville) |
Republican | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2001 |
Elected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Retired. |
1997–2003.svg) |
| Russ Mobley (Campbellsville) |
Republican | January 1, 2001 – January 1, 2009 |
Elected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Retired. | |
2003–2015.svg) | ||||
| John Carney (Campbellsville) |
Republican | January 1, 2009 – July 17, 2021 |
Elected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Died. | |
2015–2023.svg) | ||||
 Michael Sarge Pollock (Campbellsville) |
Republican | November 29, 2021 – present |
Elected to finish Carney's term. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |