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| Census Topic | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 45,036 |
| Gender |
49.2% Male 50.8% Female |
| Race |
88.3% White 3.7% Black 1% Asian 0.2% Native American 0% Pacific Islander |
| Ethnicity | 3.4% Hispanic |
| Median household income | $44,543 |
| High school graduation rate | 89.3% |
| College graduation rate | 26.4% |
Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 is represented by Mary Imes (R).
As of the 2020 Census, Kentucky state representatives represented an average of 45,058 residents. After the 2010 Census, each member represented 43,393 residents.
Members of the Kentucky House of Representatives serve two-year terms and are not subject to term limits. Kentucky legislators assume office the first day of January after their election.
To be eligible to serve in the Kentucky House of Representatives, a candidate must be:[1]
| State legislators | |
|---|---|
| Salary | Per diem |
| $188.22/calendar day | $166.10/day |
If there is a vacancy in the Kentucky General Assembly, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat. The governor must call for an election if the General Assembly is not in session. The presiding officer in the house where the vacancy happened must call for an election if lawmakers are in session.[2] All nominating petitions must be filed at least 49 days before the election.[3]
See sources: Kentucky Rev. Stat. § 118.730
The map below shows this district's current boundaries, not those enacted as part of the 2020 redistricting cycle.
Kentucky adopted new state House district boundaries on January 20, 2022, after the general assembly overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of the plan. The vote to override the governor’s veto was 24-10 in the state Senate with all votes in favor by Republicans and eight Democrats and two Republicans voting against. The override vote was 69-23 in the state House, with all votes in favor by Republicans and 22 Democrats and one Republican voting to sustain Beshear’s veto.[4] Gov. Beshear allowed the redistricting proposal for new state Senate districts to become law without his signature on January 21, 2022. That legislation had passed the state Senate on January 6, 2022, 28-4, and the state House on January 8, 2022, 67-23.[5]
Ryland Barton of National Public Radio affiliate WFPL wrote that, "The House map further divides several urban areas in the state and connects them with rural districts in surrounding areas."[6] Steve Rogers of WTVQ wrote that, "During debate on the legislative districts, especially the 100 House districts, Democrats objected that the GOP-drawn map unfairly split urban areas to the benefit of Republicans. The bill recasting the Senate’s 38 districts easily cleared the Senate, with a handful of lawmakers objecting."[7]
Below is the state Senate map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
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Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle.
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How does redistricting in Kentucky work? In Kentucky, both congressional and state legislative district boundaries are drawn by the state legislature. District maps may be vetoed by the governor.[8]
Guidelines adopted in 1991 stipulate that congressional districts ought to be contiguous. In addition, county lines and communities of interest should be maintained if possible. These guidelines are not statutory; consequently, they may be amended by the legislature at its discretion.[8]
The Kentucky Constitution requires that state legislative districts "be contiguous ... and preserve whole counties where possible."[8]
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
Incumbent Mary Imes is running in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 on November 8, 2022.
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The Republican primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mary Imes advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5.
Mary Imes defeated Shannon Davis-Roberts in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 on November 3, 2020.
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Mary Imes (R) |
68.8
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14,855 |
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Shannon Davis-Roberts (D)
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31.2
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6,726 | |
| Total votes: 21,581 | ||||
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The Democratic primary election was canceled. Shannon Davis-Roberts advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5.
The Republican primary election was canceled. Mary Imes advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5.
Larry Elkins defeated David Ramey in the general election for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 on November 6, 2018.
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Larry Elkins (R) |
58.1
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9,326 |
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David Ramey (D) |
41.9
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6,739 | |
| Total votes: 16,065 (100.00% precincts reporting) |
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David Ramey advanced from the Democratic primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 on May 22, 2018.
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Larry Elkins advanced from the Republican primary for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 on May 22, 2018.
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Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 17, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was January 26, 2016.
Incumbent Kenny Imes defeated David Ramey in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 general election.[9][10]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 5, General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 69.12% | 13,770 | ||
| Democratic | David Ramey | 30.88% | 6,153 | |
| Total Votes | 19,923 | |||
| Source: Kentucky State Board of Elections | ||||
David Ramey ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 Democratic primary.[11]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 5, Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
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Incumbent Kenny Imes ran unopposed in the Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 Republican primary.[12]
| Kentucky House of Representatives District 5, Republican Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | ||
Elections for the Kentucky House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014. David L. Harrington withdrew prior to the Democratic primary. Incumbent Kenny Imes ran unopposed in the Republican primary and was unchallenged in the general election.[13][14][15]
Elections for the office of Kentucky House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on May 22, 2012, and a general election on November 6, 2012. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 7, 2012. Kenny Imes (R) defeated Hal Thomas Kemp (D) in the general election. Neither candidate faced opposition in their primary.[16][17]
| Kentucky House of Representatives, District 5, General Election, 2012 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | 56% | 9,639 | ||
| Democratic | Hal Kemp | 44% | 7,581 | |
| Total Votes | 17,220 | |||
From 2000 to 2018, candidates for Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 raised a total of $728,002. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $42,824 on average. All figures come from Follow the Money
| Campaign contributions, Kentucky House of Representatives District 5 | |||
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| Year | Amount | Candidates | Average |
| 2018 | $66,959 | 2 | $33,480 |
| 2016 | $106,861 | 2 | $53,431 |
| 2014 | $51,891 | 2 | $25,946 |
| 2012 | $177,841 | 2 | $88,921 |
| 2010 | $16,226 | 2 | $8,113 |
| 2008 | $54,192 | 1 | $54,192 |
| 2006 | $93,825 | 2 | $46,913 |
| 2004 | $157,454 | 2 | $78,727 |
| 2002 | $1,603 | 1 | $1,603 |
| 2000 | $1,150 | 1 | $1,150 |
| Total | $728,002 | 17 | $42,824 |
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