Kentucky Senate District 37
Next vote Tue, Nov 3, 2026 · Represented by Gary Clemons Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- David Yates (Democratic) won by 20.8 points, 2024
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History (15 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 41,584
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid YatesWon Democratic 25,12460.4% RepublicanCalvin Leach Republican 16,46039.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 34,165
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid YatesWon Democratic 34,165100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 31,555
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPerry B. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 31,555100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 42,342
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPerry B. ClarkWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,80658.6% RepublicanChris Thieneman Republican 17,53641.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,488
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPerry B. ClarkWon Democratic 25,73956.6% RepublicanDoug Hawkins Republican 19,74943.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 21,750
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticVirginia L. WoodwardWon Democratic 21,750100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 36,365
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry SaundersWon(incumbent) Democratic 24,57067.6% RepublicanJ. Brent Maxfield Republican 11,79532.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 33,354
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry SaundersWon(incumbent) Democratic 22,34867.0% RepublicanWilliam C. Cothron Republican 11,00633.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 40,225
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry SaundersWon Democratic 20,26350.4% RepublicanBob Fulkerson Republican 19,96249.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 32,018
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDan SeumWon Democratic 21,78468.0% RepublicanWalter E. Gibson Republican 10,23432.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,745
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- Type
- Special election
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLarry SaundersWon Democratic 11,73256.5% RepublicanDexter S. Wright Republican 8,70242.0% Scattered write-ins Write-in 3111.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,386
- Election day
- November 8, 1983
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 1983, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. D. YocomWon(incumbent) Democratic 15,386100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,966
- Election day
- November 6, 1979
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1982)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 1979, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. D. YocomWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,71665.2% RepublicanBarbara Sandusky Republican 6,25034.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 19,227
- Election day
- November 4, 1975
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1982)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 1975, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticA. D. YocomWon(incumbent) Democratic 11,79961.4% RepublicanChester Cosdon Republican 7,42838.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 18,467
- Election day
- November 2, 1971
- District map
- Older district map (1971 to 1972)
Kentucky Senate District 37, 1971 to 2024, 1971, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticArthur D. YocomWon Democratic 9,76552.9% RepublicanMilton Edward Frahme Republican 8,34945.2% OtherRalph Melton Other 3531.9%
- 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
- 1971 to 2020: 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 Senate District 37, election results 1971 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ky/senate/37. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ky/sldu:37
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse)Data as of Oct 28, 2026