Kentucky's 9th House of Representatives district
American legislative district
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Kentucky's 9th 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 Christian County. It has been represented by Myron Dossett (R–Pembroke) since 2007.[1] As of 2023, the district had a population of 42,936.[2]
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Representative
| Myron Dossett R–Pembroke | |
| since January 1, 2007 | |
Registration43.1% Republican
41.7% Democratic
13.8% No party preference
41.7% Democratic
13.8% No party preference
Demographics60.3% White
17.7% Black
12.3% Hispanic
1.9% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.6% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2% Other
6.9% Multiracial
17.7% Black
12.3% Hispanic
1.9% Asian
0.1% Native American
0.6% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2% Other
6.9% Multiracial
Population(2023)42,936
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| Registration | 43.1% Republican 41.7% Democratic 13.8% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 60.3% White 17.7% Black 12.3% Hispanic 1.9% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.6% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.2% Other 6.9% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2023) | 42,936 | ||||
| Registered voters (2025) | 30,505 | ||||
Voter registration
On January 1, 2025, the district had 30,505 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 13,137 | 43.07 | |
| Democratic | 12,735 | 41.75 | |
| Independent | 1,646 | 5.40 | |
| Libertarian | 352 | 1.15 | |
| Constitution | 48 | 0.16 | |
| Green | 28 | 0.09 | |
| Socialist Workers | 6 | 0.02 | |
| Reform | 4 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 2,549 | 8.36 | |
| Total | 30,505 | 100.00 | |
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | |||
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James E. Bruce (Hopkinsville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1964 – January 1, 2007 |
Elected in 1963. Reelected in 1965. Reelected in 1967. Reelected in 1969. Reelected in 1971. Reelected in 1973. Reelected in 1975. Reelected in 1977. Reelected 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. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Retired. |
1964–1972 Christian County (part). |
| 1972–1974 Christian County (part). | ||||
| 1974–1985 Christian (part) and Hopkins (part) Counties. | ||||
| 1985–1993 Christian County (part). | ||||
| 1993–1997 Christian (part) and Hopkins (part) Counties. | ||||
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2003–2015.svg) | ||||
 Myron Dossett (Pembroke) |
Republican | January 1, 2007 – present |
Elected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
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| 2023–present |