The 2022 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky were held on November 8, 2022, to elect the six U.S. representatives from the state of Kentucky, one from each of the state's six congressional districts. The elections coincided with other elections to the House of Representatives, elections to the United States Senate and various state and local elections.
District 1
The 1st district takes in Western Kentucky, including Paducah, Hopkinsville, Murray, and Henderson. The incumbent was Republican James Comer, who had represented the 1st district since 2016. Comer was most recently re-elected in 2022, winning 74.9% of the vote.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee James Comer, incumbent U.S. Representative
Withdrawn David Sharp, former chair of the Hopkins County Republican Party (running for state representative)
Endorsements
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Jimmy Ausbrooks
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report January 24, 2022 Inside Elections February 22, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball January 26, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist October 18, 2022
Results
District 2
The 2nd district encompasses west-central Kentucky, taking in Bowling Green, Owensboro, and Elizabethtown. The incumbent was Republican Brett Guthrie, who had represented the 2nd district since 2009. Guthrie was most recently re-elected in 2022, winning 71.9% of the vote.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Brett Guthrie, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Brent Feher E. Lee Watts
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Hank Linderman, nominee for this seat in 2018 and 2020
Eliminated in primary William Compton, Plum Springs city commissioner
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report January 24, 2022 Inside Elections February 22, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball January 26, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist October 18, 2022
Results
District 3
The 3rd district encompasses nearly all of Louisville Metro, which, since the merger of 2003, is consolidated with Jefferson County, though other incorporated cities, such as Shively and St. Matthews, exist within the county. Incumbent representative John Yarmuth announced he would not be running for re-election in 2022. He was succeeded in 2022 by State Senator Morgan McGarvey, who won 62.0% of the vote in the general election.
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Morgan McGarvey, Minority Leader of the Kentucky Senate
Eliminated in primary
Attica Scott, state representative
Declined Matthew Barzun, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Charles Booker, former state representative and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020 (running for U.S. Senate) Greg Fischer, Mayor of Louisville Gill Holland, businessman Aaron Yarmuth, former newspaper owner and son of U.S. Representative John Yarmuth John Yarmuth, incumbent U.S. Representative
Endorsements
Debates and forums + 2022 KY-03 Democratic primary debates and forums Date Host Moderator Link Participants Participant Absent Non-invitee Invitee Withdrawn McGarvey Scott 1 May 11, 2022 The Louisville Forum Joe ArnoldYoutube
Results
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Stuart Ray
Eliminated in primary Daniel Cobble Mike Craven Justin Gregory Darien Moreno, tax preparer Rhonda Palazzo Gregory Puccetti
Disqualified Bob DeVore, former McCreary County Board of Education member (2001–2007) and perennial candidate
Declined Julie Raque Adams, state senator Michael Adams, Secretary of State of Kentucky
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report January 24, 2022 Inside Elections February 22, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball January 26, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News August 22, 2022DDHQOctober 18, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist October 18, 2022
Post-primary endorsements
Results
District 4
The 4th district is located in the northeastern part of the state along the Ohio River, including the suburbs of Cincinnati and a small part of Louisville. The incumbent was Republican Thomas Massie, who had represented the district since 2012. Massie was most recently re-elected in 2022, winning 65.0% of the vote in the general election.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Thomas Massie, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Alyssa Dara McDowell George Washington Claire Wirth, real estate developer
Endorsements
Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Marginof error ThomasMassie McDowell GeorgeWashington ClaireWirth UndecidedPublic Opinion Strategies (R)April 28 – May 1, 2022300 (LV)± 5.7%66%2%4%9%19%
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Matthew Lehman
Endorsements
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report January 24, 2022 Inside Elections February 22, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball January 26, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist October 18, 2022
Results
District 5
The 5th district is based in the coalfields of eastern Kentucky. The incumbent was Republican Hal Rogers, who had represented the 5th district since 1981. He was most recently re-elected in 2022, with 82.2% of the vote.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Hal Rogers, incumbent U.S. Representative and dean of the House
Eliminated in primary Jeannette Andrews, accountant Brandon Monhollen, transportation manager Gerardo Serrano, farmer and activist Richard Van Dam, physician
Endorsements
Primary results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Conor Halbleib
General election
Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report January 24, 2022 Inside Elections February 22, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball January 26, 2022Politico April 5, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist October 18, 2022
Results
District 6
The 6th district is located in central Kentucky, taking in Lexington, Richmond, and Frankfort. The incumbent was Republican Andy Barr, who had represented the 6th district since 2013. Barr was most recently re-elected in 2020, winning 57.3% of the vote in the general election.
Republican primary Candidates Nominee Andy Barr, incumbent U.S. Representative
Eliminated in primary Derek Petteys, project manager and candidate for U.S. Senate in 2020
Endorsements
Results
Democratic primary Candidates Nominee Geoff Young, perennial candidate and assistant director
Eliminated in primary Christopher Preece, educator
Endorsements
Results
General election Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report January 24, 2022 Inside Elections February 22, 2022 Sabato's Crystal Ball January 26, 2022Politico May 23, 2022RCPJune 9, 2022Fox News July 11, 2022DDHQJuly 20, 2022538June 30, 2022The Economist October 18, 2022
Results
Notes
Partisan clients
References
External links Official campaign websites for 1st district candidates Jimmy Ausbrooks (D) for Congress James Comer (R) for Congress
Official campaign website for 2nd district candidate Brett Guthrie (R) for Congress Hank Linderman (D) for Congress
Official campaign website for 3rd district candidate Morgan McGarvey (D) for Congress Stuart Ray (R) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 4th district candidates Matthew Lehman (D) for Congress Thomas Massie (R) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 5th district candidates Conor Halbleib (D) for Congress Hal Rogers (R) for Congress
Official campaign websites for 6th district candidates Andy Barr (R) for Congress Geoff Young (D) for Congress