Kentucky's 5th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 5th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the far west of the state, it comprises the counties of Calloway and part of Trigg. It has been represented by Mary Beth Imes (R–Murray) since 2021.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 43,983.[2]
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Representative
| Mary Beth Imes R–Murray | |
| since January 1, 2021 | |
Registration45.7% Republican
42.2% Democratic
11.5% No party preference
42.2% Democratic
11.5% No party preference
Demographics88.6% White
3.3% Black
3.3% Hispanic
1.4% Asian
0.2% Native American
0.3% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5% Other
2.4% Multiracial
3.3% Black
3.3% Hispanic
1.4% Asian
0.2% Native American
0.3% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.5% Other
2.4% Multiracial
Population(2023)43,983
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| Registration | 45.7% Republican 42.2% Democratic 11.5% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 88.6% White 3.3% Black 3.3% Hispanic 1.4% Asian 0.2% Native American 0.3% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.5% Other 2.4% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 43,983 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 36,687 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2025, the district had 36,687 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 16,767 | 45.70 | |
| Democratic | 15,469 | 42.16 | |
| Independent | 1,861 | 5.07 | |
| Libertarian | 195 | 0.53 | |
| Green | 28 | 0.08 | |
| Constitution | 19 | 0.05 | |
| Socialist Workers | 3 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 1 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 2,344 | 6.39 | |
| Total | 36,687 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Imes (Murray) |
Democratic | January 1, 1972 – February 13, 1979 |
Elected in 1971. Reelected in 1973. Reelected in 1975. Reelected in 1977. Resigned to become commissioner of the Kentucky Bureau of Natural Resources. |
1972–1974 Calloway and Trigg Counties. |
| 1974–1985 Calloway (part) and Trigg (part) Counties. | ||||
| Freed Curd (Murray) |
Democratic | January 1, 1980 – January 1, 1999 |
Elected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Retired to run for mayor of Murray. | |
| 1985–1993 Calloway and Trigg (part) Counties. | ||||
| 1993–1997 Calloway and Trigg (part) Counties. | ||||
1997–2003.svg) | ||||
| Buddy Buckingham (Murray) |
Democratic | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2005 |
Elected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Lost reelection. | |
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| Melvin Henley (Murray) |
Republican | January 1, 2005 – September 14, 2007 |
Elected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Retired. | |
| Democratic | September 14, 2007 – January 1, 2013 | |||
| Kenny Imes (Murray) |
Republican | January 1, 2013 – October 1, 2018 |
Elected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Resigned to become Judge/Executive of Calloway County. | |
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| Larry Elkins (Murray) |
Republican | January 1, 2019 – January 1, 2021 |
Elected in 2018. Retired. | |
 Mary Beth Imes (Murray) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |