Kentucky State House District 38
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Rachel Roarx Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Carrie Sanders McKeehanRepublicanRachel RoarxDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
Carrie Sanders McKeehan 49.3Rachel Roarx 50.7
Last result · 2024 generalNo published poll names both candidates.
- Last election
- Rachel Roarx (Democratic) won by 1.4 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: McKeehanRight column: Roarx
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeRoarxNo published score for McKeehan
- Races
- Won 0 of 1
- Won 2 of 2
- Years since first win
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Rachel RoarxIncumbentDemocratic
- Carrie Sanders McKeehanRepublican
Party nominees only, not the certified ballot. This list may not include every candidate. See the official list at the Kentucky State Board of Elections
Source: web.sos.ky.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 17,237
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRachel RoarxWon Democratic 8,74350.7% RepublicanCarrie Sanders McKeehan Republican 8,49449.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,668
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRachel RoarxWon Democratic 6,52251.5% RepublicanCharles Breitenbach Republican 6,14648.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,779
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMcKenzie CantrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,779100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,344
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMcKenzie CantrellWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,11662.7% RepublicanKarl Licht Republican 4,22837.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,941
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMcKenzie CantrellWon Democratic 7,60050.9% RepublicanDenver Butler(incumbent) Republican 7,34149.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,320
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver Denny ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,320100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,337
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon Democratic 7,89359.2% RepublicanMike Nemes(incumbent) Republican 5,44440.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,050
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMike NemesWon Republican 5,12051.0% DemocraticTim Firkins(incumbent) Democratic 4,93049.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,205
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim FirkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,205100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,470
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTim FirkinsWon Democratic 5,84455.8% RepublicanDana Seum Stephenson Republican 4,62644.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,463
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,50858.8% RepublicanPaul Hosse Republican 5,95541.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,496
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,496100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,502
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,75770.0% RepublicanRondall Birge Republican 3,74530.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,552
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,552100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,797
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,797100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,973
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,973100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,044
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,67357.6% RepublicanMike Redmon Republican 6,37142.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,478
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,41463.9% RepublicanW. R. White Republican 3,06436.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,804
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDenver ButlerWon Democratic 6,69456.7% RepublicanDexter S. Wright Republican 5,11043.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,485
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan SeumWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,96766.4% RepublicanRay Crisler Republican 2,51333.6% Scattered write-ins Write-in 50.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,611
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan SeumWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,92350.9% RepublicanDexter S. Wright Republican 6,68849.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,860
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan SeumWon Democratic 3,99450.8% RepublicanDexter S. Wright(incumbent) Republican 3,86649.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,077
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDexter S. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 3,65951.7% DemocraticCol R. Walker Democratic 3,41848.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,589
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDexter S. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 4,16554.9% DemocraticCol R. Walker Democratic 3,42445.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,608
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDexter S. WrightWon Republican 4,42158.1% DemocraticRichard Chandler(incumbent) Democratic 3,18741.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,971
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard ChandlerWon Democratic 4,67152.1% RepublicanDexter S. Wright(incumbent) Republican 4,30047.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,030
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDexter S. WrightWon(incumbent) Republican 3,78653.9% DemocraticRichard L. Ballinger Democratic 3,10544.2% OtherJ. D. Thompson Other 1392.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,083
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1963 to 1970)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 38, 1969 to 2024, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDexter S. WrightWon Republican 4,89248.5% DemocraticOrville Quire Democratic 4,76247.2% OtherWalter E. Fugate Other 4294.3%
- 2024: MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns; not an official source
- 1969 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Kentucky State House District 38, election results 1969 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ky/house/38. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; MEDSL 2024 official precinct returns (individual_states zips) (Not stated in the GitHub repository (an earlier label said "MIT (repo)", which the repository does not support). MEDSL's Harvard Dataverse records are CC0 1.0, but these GitHub files were not checksum-matched to the Dataverse files, so CC0 is not claimed for them.), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by MIT Election Data and Science Lab (MEDSL) from official returns, not an official source; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ky/sldl:38
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026