Kentucky State House District 88
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Vanessa Grossl Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Vanessa GrosslRepublican · Incumbent2 years since first winL. Scott MillerIndependent
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Vanessa Grossl (R) 50.3, Cherlynn Stevenson (D) 49.7
- Last election
- Vanessa Grossl (Republican) won by 0.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: GrosslRight column: Miller
- Races
- Won 1 of 1
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 2
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Vanessa GrosslIncumbentRepublican
- L. Scott MillerIndependentfiled
Some names come from filing lists and may not be on the 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
- 23,319
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanVanessa GrosslWon Republican 11,72250.3% DemocraticCherlynn Stevenson Democratic 11,59749.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 16,395
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCherlynn StevensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,21650.1% RepublicanJim Coleman Republican 8,17949.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,118
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCherlynn StevensonWon(incumbent) Democratic 16,02551.5% RepublicanAaron Yates Republican 15,09348.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,708
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCherlynn StevensonWon Democratic 12,37850.1% RepublicanBill Farmer Jr. Republican 12,33049.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,242
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. Benvenuti IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 20,242100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,065
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. Benvenuti IIIWon(incumbent) Republican 11,59264.2% DemocraticCreasa E. Reed Democratic 6,47335.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,013
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert J. Benvenuti IIIWon Republican 12,95954.0% DemocraticReginald Thomas Democratic 11,05446.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,982
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill FarmerWon(incumbent) Republican 11,982100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,168
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill FarmerWon(incumbent) Republican 18,168100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,310
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill FarmerWon(incumbent) Republican 8,54759.7% DemocraticChris Frost Democratic 5,76340.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,508
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill FarmerWon(incumbent) Republican 13,77667.2% DemocraticLamin P. Swann Democratic 6,73232.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,547
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBill FarmerWon Republican 5,94751.5% DemocraticR. Stewart Perry Democratic 5,60048.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,002
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohnnie L. TurnerWon(incumbent) Republican 5,002100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,598
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJohnnie L. TurnerWon Republican 5,51752.1% DemocraticThomas R. Pope(incumbent) Democratic 5,08147.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,807
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticThomas R. PopeWon Democratic 5,807100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 2,538
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick FoxWon(incumbent) Democratic 2,538100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 7,296
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRick FoxWon Democratic 7,296100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,096
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger NoeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,14161.6% RepublicanMalcolm M. Dickson Republican 1,95538.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,154
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger NoeWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,154100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 3,947
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger NoeWon(incumbent) Democratic 3,947100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 6,027
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger NoeWon(incumbent) Democratic 6,027100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,994
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger NoeWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,52361.4% RepublicanJackie Forester Alloway Republican 3,47138.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,616
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger NoeWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,616100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,862
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger NoeWon Democratic 5,55562.7% RepublicanWilliam R. Forester Republican 3,30737.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 4,563
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn R. FreemanWon(incumbent) Democratic 4,563100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,207
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1983)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGlenn R. FreemanWon Democratic 5,92064.3% RepublicanJohn D. Howard Republican 3,28735.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,280
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBert PollitteWon(incumbent) Democratic 5,06661.2% RepublicanJohn D. Howard Republican 3,21438.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 5,497
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1963 to 1970)
Kentucky House of Representatives District 88, 1969 to 2024, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBert PollitteWon Democratic 3,25559.2% RepublicanCharles N. Scoville Republican 2,24240.8%
- 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 88, election results 1969 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ky/house/88. 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:88
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), MEDSL 2024 official precinct returnsData as of Oct 28, 2026