Kentucky State Senate District 16
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Max Wise Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
One candidate on the printed ballot.
- Last election
- Max Wise (Republican) was unopposed, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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- Max WiseIncumbentRepublican
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 (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 31,887
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax WiseWon(incumbent)Name as filed: George Maxwell Wise Republican 31,887100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,572
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanMax WiseWon(incumbent)Name as filed: George Maxwell Wise Republican 33,44796.8% Nicole Britton Write-in 1,1253.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,918
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanGeorge Maxwell WiseWon Republican 31,918100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,484
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 24,484100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 30,050
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 21,57871.8% DemocraticDoug Shelton Democratic 8,47228.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,518
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 18,518100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 13,332
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 13,332100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 10,833
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 10,833100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,246
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. WilliamsWon(incumbent) Republican 11,246100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 25,995
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid L. WilliamsWon Republican 14,46155.6% DemocraticWillard N. Smith Democratic 11,53444.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,913
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1982)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MoseleyWon(incumbent) Republican 18,06854.9% DemocraticAnna Mae Grider Democratic 14,84545.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 14,537
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1982)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MoseleyWon(incumbent) Republican 14,537100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,679
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1982)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDoug MoseleyWon Republican 11,679100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,492
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1963 to 1970)
Kentucky Senate District 16, 1969 to 2022, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames A. HicksWon Republican 11,492100.0%
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
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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Election Wrld. (2026). Kentucky State Senate District 16, election results 1969 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/ky/senate/16. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
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