Kentucky's 2nd congressional district
U.S. House district for Kentucky
Kentucky's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Located in west central Kentucky, the district includes Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, and a portion of eastern Louisville. The district has not seen an incumbent defeated since 1884.
The district is currently represented by Republican Brett Guthrie.
Former Representative Democrat William Natcher is noted for holding the record for most consecutive roll call votes in the history of Congress—more than 18,000 votes.
Characteristics
The district is similar in character to the 1st district. While Democrats still hold most local offices in the district, they tend to be very conservative on social issues, a trend that leads them to vote Republican in most national elections.
Voter registration
On January 1, 2026, the district had 552,548 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
Recent election results from statewide races
Composition
For the 118th and successive Congresses (based on redistricting following the 2020 census), the district contains all or portions of the following counties and communities:
Barren County (4)
All 4 communities
Breckinridge County (3)
All 3 communities
Bullitt County (9)
All 9 communities
Butler County (3)
All 3 communities
Daviess County (10)
All 10 communities
Edmondson County (1)
Brownsville
Grayson County (4)
All 4 communities
Green County (2)
Greensburg, Summersville
Hancock County (2)
Hawesville, Lewisport
Hardin County (10)
All 10 communities
Hart County (3)
All 3 communities
Jefferson County (2)
Louisville (part; also 3rd), Middletown (part; also 3rd)
LaRue County (4)
All 4 communities
Logan County (1)
Auburn
McLean County (5)
All 5 communities
Meade County (5)
All 5 communities
Muhlenberg County (10)
All 10 communities
Nelson County (4)
Bardstown (part; also 4th), Boston, New Haven, New Hope
Ohio County (7)
All 7 communities
Warren County (6)
All 6 communities
List of members representing the district
Recent election results
2002
2004
2006
2008
2010
2012
2014
2016
2018
2020
2022
2024
See also
Kentucky's congressional districts
List of United States congressional districts
Notes
References
Martis, Kenneth C. (1989). The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress.
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