Kentucky's 44th House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 44th State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 69.5% Democratic 20.1% Republican 10.0% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 36.5% White 48.6% Black 8.5% Hispanic 0.5% Asian 0.5% Other 5.4% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 45,617 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 29,991 | ||||
Kentucky's 44th 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 Beverly Chester-Burton (D–Louisville) since 2023.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 45,617.[2]
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 29,991 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Democratic | 20,850 | 69.52 | |
| Republican | 6,017 | 20.06 | |
| Independent | 1,195 | 3.98 | |
| Libertarian | 75 | 0.25 | |
| Green | 24 | 0.08 | |
| Constitution | 12 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 8 | 0.03 | |
| Reform | 1 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 1,809 | 6.03 | |
| Total | 29,991 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Yates (Louisville) |
Democratic | May 1972 – June 30, 1994 |
Elected to finish Yocom's term. 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. Resigned. |
1972–1974 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1974–1985 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| 1985–1993 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| 1993–1997 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
 Joni Jenkins (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 1995 – January 1, 2023 |
Elected 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. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Retired. | |
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 Beverly Chester-Burton (Louisville) |
Democratic | January 1, 2023 – present |
Elected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. Lost renomination. |
2023–present |
Elections
2024
2022
2020
2018
2016
2014
2004
Notes
References
- ↑ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Census profile: State House District 44, KY". Census Reporter. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Voter Registration Statistics Report: December 2025" (PDF). State Board of Elections. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Retrieved April 5, 2026.