Kentucky's 47th House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 47th State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 49.1% Republican 42.3% Democratic 8.0% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 90.1% White 1.7% Black 4.3% Hispanic 0.2% Asian 0.1% Native American 0.4% Other 3.1% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 46,690 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 35,154 | ||||
Kentucky's 47th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. It comprises Carroll, Henry, Owen, and Trimble Counties. It has been represented by Felicia Rabourn (R–Turners Station) since 2021.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 46,690.[2]
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 35,154 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 17,268 | 49.12 | |
| Democratic | 14,882 | 42.33 | |
| Independent | 1,246 | 3.54 | |
| Libertarian | 145 | 0.41 | |
| Green | 18 | 0.05 | |
| Constitution | 15 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 4 | 0.01 | |
| Reform | 1 | 0.00 | |
| "Other" | 1,575 | 4.48 | |
| Total | 35,154 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Ackerson (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 1987 – January 1, 1997 |
Elected in 1986. Reelected in 1988. Reelected in 1990. Reelected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Retired to run for the Jeffersontown City Council. |
1985–1993 Jefferson County (part). |
| 1993–1997 Jefferson County (part). | ||||
| Ronald Crimm (Louisville) |
Republican | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 2003 |
Elected in 1996. Reelected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Redistricted to the 33rd district. |
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| Rick Rand (Bedford) |
Democratic | January 1, 2003 – January 1, 2021 |
Elected 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. Retired. |
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 Felicia Rabourn (Turners Station) |
Republican | January 1, 2021 – present |
Elected 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 April 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Census profile: State House District 47, 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.