Kentucky's 27th House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 27th State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 48.3% Republican 38.3% Democratic 12.5% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 78.2% White 9.2% Black 6.3% Hispanic 1.5% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.2% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.3% Other 4.2% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 46,987 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 32,829 | ||||
Kentucky's 27th 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 Meade and part of Hardin Counties. It has been represented by Nancy Tate (R–Brandenburg) since 2019.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 46,987.[2]
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 32,829 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 15,861 | 48.31 | |
| Democratic | 12,585 | 38.34 | |
| Independent | 1,814 | 5.53 | |
| Libertarian | 208 | 0.63 | |
| Green | 28 | 0.09 | |
| Constitution | 27 | 0.08 | |
| Socialist Workers | 9 | 0.03 | |
| Reform | 4 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 2,293 | 6.98 | |
| Total | 32,829 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Lile (Valley Station) |
Republican | January 1, 1972 – January 1, 1974 |
Elected in 1971. Lost reelection. |
1972–1974 Hardin (part) and Jefferson (part) Counties. |
| Archie Romines (Valley Station) |
Democratic | January 1, 1974 – January 1, 1982 |
Elected in 1973. Reelected in 1975. Reelected in 1977. Reelected in 1979. Lost reelection. |
1974–1985 Hardin (part) and Jefferson (part) Counties. |
| Bill Lile (Valley Station) |
Republican | January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1985 |
Elected in 1981. Redistricted to the 28th district. | |
| Mark S. Brown (Brandenburg) |
Democratic | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1999 |
Elected in 1984. Reelected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Reelected in 1996. Retired to run for Judge/Executive of Meade County. |
1985–1993 Bullitt (part), Hardin (part), and Meade (part) Counties. |
| 1993–1997 Bullitt (part), Hardin (part), and Meade (part) Counties. | ||||
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| Jim Thompson (Battletown) |
Democratic | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2005 |
Elected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Lost reelection. | |
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| Gerry Lynn (Brandenburg) |
Republican | January 1, 2005 – January 1, 2007 |
Elected in 2004. Lost reelection. | |
| Jeff Greer (Brandenburg) |
Democratic | January 1, 2007 – January 1, 2019 |
Elected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Reelected in 2012. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Lost reelection. | |
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 Nancy Tate (Brandenburg) |
Republican | January 1, 2019 – present |
Elected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
| 2023–present |
Elections
2024
2022
2020
2018
2016
2014
2004
Notes
References
- ↑ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Census profile: State House District 27, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Voter Registration Statistics Report: December 2025" (PDF). State Board of Elections. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Retrieved March 13, 2026.