Kentucky's 52nd House of Representatives district
| Kentucky's 52nd State House of Representatives district | |||||
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| Registration | 72.3% Republican 19.6% Democratic 7.7% No party preference | ||||
| Demographics | 90.9% White 2.7% Black 3.3% Hispanic 0.3% Asian 0.2% Native American 0.2% Other 2.4% Multiracial | ||||
| Population (2024) | 48,292 | ||||
| Registered voters (2026) | 33,634 | ||||
Kentucky's 52nd House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the eastern part of the state, it comprises McCreary, Wayne, and part of Pulaski Counties. It has been represented by Ken Upchurch (R–Monticello) since 2013. He previously represented the district from 1999 to 2011.[1] As of 2024, the district had a population of 48,292.[2]
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 33,634 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.[3]
| Party | Registration | ||
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| Voters | % | ||
| Republican | 24,332 | 72.34 | |
| Democratic | 6,581 | 19.57 | |
| Independent | 1,471 | 4.37 | |
| Libertarian | 94 | 0.28 | |
| Green | 15 | 0.04 | |
| Constitution | 14 | 0.04 | |
| Socialist Workers | 9 | 0.03 | |
| Reform | 2 | 0.01 | |
| "Other" | 1,116 | 3.32 | |
| Total | 33,634 | 100.00 | |
List of members representing the district
| Member | Party | Years | Electoral history | District location |
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| Raymond Overstreet (Liberty) |
Republican | January 1, 1972 – January 1, 1993 |
Elected 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. Reelected in 1990. Retired. |
1972–1974 Adair, Casey, and Cumberland Counties. |
| 1974–1985 Adair, Casey, and Russell (part) Counties. | ||||
| 1985–1993 Adair, Casey, and Russell (part) Counties. | ||||
| Jeffrey Buis (Liberty) |
Republican | January 1, 1993 – January 1, 1997 |
Elected in 1992. Reelected in 1994. Redistricted to the 24th district and lost reelection. |
1993–1997 Casey, Russell, and Wayne (part) Counties. |
| Vernon Miniard (Monticello) |
Republican | January 1, 1997 – January 1, 1999 |
Elected in 1996. Retired to run for Wayne County Attorney. |
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 Ken Upchurch (Monticello) |
Republican | January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2011 |
Elected in 1998. Reelected in 2000. Reelected in 2002. Reelected in 2004. Reelected in 2006. Reelected in 2008. Retired to run for Judge/Executive of Wayne County. | |
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| Sara Beth Gregory (Monticello) |
Republican | January 1, 2011 – December 2012 |
Elected in 2010. Reelected in 2012 but declined to serve after being elected to the Kentucky Senate. | |
| Vacant | December 2012 – February 19, 2013 |
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Ken Upchurch (Monticello) |
Republican | February 19, 2013 – present |
Elected to the vacant term. Reelected in 2014. Reelected in 2016. Reelected in 2018. Reelected in 2020. Reelected in 2022. Reelected in 2024. | |
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| 2023–present | ||||
Elections
2024
2022
2020
2018
2016
2014
2013 special
2004
Notes
References
- ↑ "Legislator-Profile - Legislative Research Commission". legislature.ky.gov. Retrieved April 5, 2026.
- ↑ "Census profile: State House District 52, 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.