Kentucky's 35th House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 35th State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 55.9% Democratic 31.1% Republican 12.2% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 47.4% White 24.9% Black 19.2% Hispanic 3.9% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.1% Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.5% Other 4.0% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 43,336 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 25,111 | ||||
Kentucky's 35th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. It comprises part of Jefferson County. It has been represented by Lisa Willner (D–Louisville) since 2019.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 43,336.[2]
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 25,111 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Democratic | 14,048 | 55.94 | |
| Republican | 7,820 | 31.14 | |
| Independent | 1,248 | 4.97 | |
| Libertarian | 111 | 0.44 | |
| Green | 34 | 0.14 | |
| Constitution | 17 | 0.07 | |
| Socialist Workers | 9 | 0.04 | |
| Reform | 0 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 1,824 | 7.26 | |
| Total | 25,111 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Nett (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1970 – January 1, 1991 |
Elected 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. Lost renomination. |
1964–1972 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1972–1974 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| 1974–1985 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| 1985–1993 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Jim Wayne (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1991 – January 1, 2019 |
Elected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected 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. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Retired. | |
| 1993–1997 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
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 Lisa Willner (Louisville) |
Democratic | 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 35, 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.