Kentucky State House District 86
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Tom Smith Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Tom SmithRepublican · Incumbent6 years since first win
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Tom Smith (Republican) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Tom SmithIncumbentRepublican
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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
- 15,285
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom SmithWonName as filed: Tom O'Dell Smith Republican 15,285100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,142
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom SmithWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Tom Odell Smith Republican 9,142100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,677
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom SmithWonName as filed: Tom Odell Smith Republican 16,677100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,896
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 10,25779.5% DemocraticDebra Ferguson Payne Democratic 2,63920.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,497
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 14,497100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,362
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 11,362100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,079
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 12,079100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,161
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 10,161100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,006
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim Stewart IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 12,006100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,196
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 9,55572.4% DemocraticPatty Ward Hatfield Democratic 3,64127.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,164
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 12,164100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,353
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 7,45060.3% DemocraticBill Oxendine Democratic 4,90339.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,377
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 8,45468.3% DemocraticDavid E. Moore Democratic 3,92331.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,317
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon(incumbent) Republican 6,60153.6% DemocraticPat Hauser Democratic 5,71646.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,129
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim StewartWon Republican 7,59368.2% DemocraticDenver Lee Jackson Democratic 3,53631.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,560
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanElbert Reed HamptonWon Republican 3,560100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,501
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom Odell SmithWon(incumbent) Republican 5,37751.2% DemocraticCaroline White Democratic 5,12448.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,317
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanTom Odell SmithWon Republican 4,18850.4% DemocraticCaroline White(incumbent) Democratic 4,12949.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,181
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCaroline WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,95664.9% RepublicanChester A. Hammons Republican 3,22435.1% Scattered write-ins Write-in 10.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,670
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCaroline WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,13161.9% RepublicanChester A. Hammons Republican 2,53938.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,459
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCaroline WhiteWon Democratic 6,02057.6% RepublicanChester A. Hammons Republican 4,43942.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,847
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,37670.7% RepublicanChester A. Hammons Republican 3,47129.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,087
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,21561.6% RepublicanCharles G. Dixon Republican 3,87238.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,993
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 7,46162.2% RepublicanChester A. Hammons Republican 4,53237.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,038
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy WhiteWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,23960.2% RepublicanChester A. Hammons Republican 2,79939.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,859
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJimmy WhiteWon Democratic 5,29159.7% RepublicanCecil Corum Republican 3,56840.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,889
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward WestWon(incumbent) Republican 5,02250.8% DemocraticOwen N. Cottrell Democratic 4,86749.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,226
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1963 to 1970)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 86, 1969 to 2024, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanHoward WestWon Republican 3,64650.5% DemocraticFrances Jones Mills Democratic 3,58049.5%
- 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 86, election results 1969 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ky/house/86. Retrieved October 30, 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:86
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