Kentucky's 7th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 7th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the western part of the state, it comprises part of Daviess County. It has been represented by Suzanne Miles (R–Owensboro) since 2014.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 48,597.[2]
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Representative
| Suzanne Miles R–Owensboro | |
| since January 7, 2014 | |
Registration45.6% Republican
44.5% Democratic
9.3% No party preference
44.5% Democratic
9.3% No party preference
Demographics84.8% White
4.8% Black
3.2% Hispanic
3.2% Asian
0.2% Native American
0.9% Other
2.9% Multiracial
4.8% Black
3.2% Hispanic
3.2% Asian
0.2% Native American
0.9% Other
2.9% Multiracial
Population(2023)48,597
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| Registration | 45.6% Republican 44.5% Democratic 9.3% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 84.8% White 4.8% Black 3.2% Hispanic 3.2% Asian 0.2% Native American 0.9% Other 2.9% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 48,597 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 36,551 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2025, the district had 36,551 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 16,669 | 45.60 | |
| Democratic | 16,266 | 44.50 | |
| Independent | 1,489 | 4.07 | |
| Libertarian | 169 | 0.46 | |
| Constitution | 21 | 0.06 | |
| Green | 20 | 0.05 | |
| Socialist Workers | 4 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 2 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 1,911 | 5.23 | |
| Total | 36,551 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Boswell (Owensboro) |
Democratic | January 1, 1978 – January 2, 1984 |
Elected in 1977. Reelected in 1979. Reelected in 1981. Resigned after being elected Agriculture Commissioner. |
1974–1985 Daviess (part), Henderson (part), and Union Counties. |
| Sam McElroy (Waverly) |
Democratic | January 23, 1984 – January 1, 1995 |
Elected to finish Boswell's term. Reelected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Retired. | |
| 1985–1993 Daviess (part), Henderson (part), and Union Counties. | ||||
| 1993–1997 Daviess (part), Henderson (part), and Union Counties. | ||||
| John Arnold (Sturgis) |
Democratic | January 1, 1995 – September 13, 2013 |
Elected 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. Resigned. | |
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 Suzanne Miles (Owensboro) |
Republican | January 7, 2014 – present |
Elected to finish Arnold's term. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
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| 2023–present |