Kentucky State Senate District 4
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Robby Mills Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
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- Last election
- Robert M. Mills (Republican) won by 33.2 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 1 candidate
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Source: web.sos.ky.gov, dated Oct 28
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History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 37,726
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert M. MillsWon(incumbent) Republican 25,14166.6% DemocraticBruce A. Pritchett Democratic 12,58533.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 37,630
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRobert M. MillsWon Republican 19,05750.6% DemocraticJ. Dorsey Ridley(incumbent) Democratic 18,57349.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,811
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2014 to 2021)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Dorsey RidleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,811100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 26,304
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Dorsey RidleyWon(incumbent) Democratic 26,304100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 24,064
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJ. Dorsey RidleyWon Democratic 24,064100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 28,684
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2013)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul Herron Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 15,97555.7% RepublicanMark Williams Republican 12,70944.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 20,489
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1996 to 2001)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul Herron Jr.Won(incumbent) Democratic 20,489100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 11,699
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 1995)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul Herron Jr.Won Democratic 11,699100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 15,610
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry C. LackeyWon Democratic 15,610100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 12,304
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1983 to 1991)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn W. HallWon Democratic 12,304100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 17,777
- Election day
- November 3, 1981
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1982)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 1981, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry C. LackeyWon Democratic 14,24580.1% RepublicanDavid W. Perdue Republican 3,53219.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,138
- Election day
- November 8, 1977
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1982)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 1977, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam L. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,138100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 9,523
- Election day
- November 6, 1973
- District map
- Older district map (1973 to 1982)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 1973, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam L. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 9,523100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 8,511
- Election day
- November 4, 1969
- District map
- Older district map (1963 to 1970)
Kentucky Senate District 4, 1969 to 2022, 1969, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWilliam L. SullivanWon(incumbent) Democratic 8,511100.0%
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 4, election results 1969 to 2022. https://www.electionwrld.com/ky/senate/4. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026