Kentucky's 36th House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 36th State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 48.3% Republican 39.0% Democratic 12.1% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 77.2% White 7.3% Black 6.0% Hispanic 5.8% Asian 0.2% Native American 0.3% Other 3.2% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 46,157 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 40,472 | ||||
Kentucky's 36th 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 John Hodgson (R–Fisherville) since 2023.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 46,157.[2]
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 40,472 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 19,532 | 48.26 | |
| Democratic | 15,775 | 38.98 | |
| Independent | 2,888 | 7.14 | |
| Libertarian | 208 | 0.51 | |
| Green | 24 | 0.06 | |
| Constitution | 16 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 5 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 3 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 2,021 | 4.99 | |
| Total | 40,472 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claudia Riner (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1978 – January 1, 1982 |
Elected in 1977. Reelected in 1979. Retired. |
1974–1985 Jefferson County (part). |
| Tom Riner (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1985 |
Elected in 1981. Redistricted to the 41st district. | |
| Lonnie Napier (Lancaster) |
Republican | January 1, 1985 – January 1, 2013 |
Elected 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. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Reelected in 2010. Retired. |
1985–1993 Garrard, Jessamine (part), and Madison (part) Counties. |
| 1993–1997 Garrard, Jackson, Lincoln, Madison, and Pulaski Counties (parts). | ||||
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| Jonathan Shell (Lancaster) |
Republican | January 1, 2013 – January 1, 2015 |
Elected in 2012. Redistricted to the 71st district. | |
| Jerry T. Miller (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 2015 – January 1, 2023 |
Elected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Retired. |
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 John Hodgson (Fisherville) |
Republican | January 1, 2023 – present |
Elected 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 36, 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.