Kentucky State House District 42
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joshua Watkins Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Joshua WatkinsDemocratic · Incumbent2 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Joshua Watkins (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Joshua WatkinsIncumbentDemocratic
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Source: web.sos.ky.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (28 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 12,350
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoshua WatkinsWon Democratic 12,350100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,595
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKeturah HerronWon Democratic 9,595100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,917
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 17,917100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,327
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 13,61788.8% RepublicanJudy Martin Stallard Republican 1,71011.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,216
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,89687.3% RepublicanJames F. Howland Republican 2,32012.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,854
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,29687.9% RepublicanJames F. Howland Republican 1,55812.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,412
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,412100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,274
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,274100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,385
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,385100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,408
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,408100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,210
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 14,210100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,410
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,410100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,332
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticReginald K. MeeksWon Democratic 9,332100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,315
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor JordanWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,315100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,730
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEleanor JordanWon Democratic 8,69189.3% RepublicanIsaac H. Shoulders Republican 1,03910.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,594
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,594100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,517
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 10,15988.2% RepublicanThomas Kevin Carman Republican 1,35811.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,924
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard GrayWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,73982.9% RepublicanIsaac H. Shoulders Republican 1,18517.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,148
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLeonard GrayWon Democratic 8,38382.6% RepublicanPhillip G. Shoulders Republican 1,76517.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,169
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen HandyWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,29085.8% RepublicanLavalle McClinton Republican 86414.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 150.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,326
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBen HandyWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,326100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,783
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAubrey WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,22588.3% RepublicanMarvin Lee Drane Republican 55811.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,664
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAubrey WilliamsWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,16886.5% RepublicanMarvin Lee Drane Republican 49613.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,373
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAubrey WilliamsWon Democratic 3,35676.7% RepublicanMarvin Lee Drane Republican 1,01723.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,588
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlotte S. McGillWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,75576.8% RepublicanMarvin Lee Drane Republican 83323.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,923
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlotte S. McGillWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,03485.0% RepublicanJohn G. Grevious Sr. Republican 88915.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,953
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharlotte S. McGillWon Democratic 2,68267.8% RepublicanLouise Reynolds Republican 1,27132.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,149
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1963 to 1970)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 42, 1969 to 2024, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHughes E. McGillWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,20162.2% RepublicanChester D. Clark Jr. Republican 1,94837.8%
- 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 42, election results 1969 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ky/house/42. 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:42
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026