Kentucky's 2nd Senate district
| Kentucky's 2nd State Senate district | |||
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| Demographics | 88% White 6% Black 2% Hispanic 1% Asian | ||
| Population (2022) | 120,783 | ||
Kentucky's 2nd Senatorial district is one of 38 districts of the Kentucky Senate. Located in the far west of the state, it comprises the counties of Carlisle, Ballard, McCracken, Marshall, and Livingston. It has been represented by Danny Carroll (R–Benton) since 2015.[1] As of 2022, the district had a population of 120,783.[2]
Elections[edit]
2022[edit]
2010[edit]
List of members representing the district[edit]
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Garrett (Paducah) |
Democratic | January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1991 |
Reelected in 1981. Reelected in 1986. Lost renomination. |
1982–1984 Ballard, Marshall (part), and McCracken Counties. |
| 1984–1993 Ballard, Marshall, and McCracken Counties. | ||||
| Bob Leeper (Paducah) |
Democratic | January 1, 1991 – August 22, 1999 |
Elected in 1990. Reelected in 1994. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2010. Retired to run for Judge/Executive of McCracken County. | |
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| Republican | August 22, 1999 – January 11, 2005 | |||
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| Independent | January 11, 2005 – January 1, 2015 | |||
| Danny Carroll (Benton) |
Republican | January 1, 2015 – present |
Elected in 2014. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2022. |
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| 2023–present |
References[edit]
- ^ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ "Census profile: State Senate District 2, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved 2024-04-11.