Kentucky's 52nd House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Located in the eastern part of the state, it comprises McCreary, Wayne, and part of Pulaski Counties. It has been represented by Ken Upchurch (R–Monticello) since 2013. He previously represented the district from 1999 to 2011. As of 2024, the district had a population of 48,292.
Voter registration On January 1, 2026, the district had 33,634 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
PartyRegistrationVoters%Republican24,33272.34Democratic6,58119.57Independent1,4714.37Libertarian940.28Green150.04Constitution140.04Socialist Workers90.03Reform20.01 "Other"1,1163.32Total33,634100.00
List of members representing the district Member Party Years Electoral history District location Raymond Overstreet Republican January 1, 1972 –January 1, 1993 Elected in 1971.Reelected in 1973.Reelected in 1975.Reelected in 1977.Reelected in 1979.Reelected in 1981.Reelected in 1984.Reelected in 1986.Reelected in 1988.Reelected in 1990.Retired. 1972–1974Adair, Casey, and Cumberland Counties. 1974–1985Adair, Casey, and Russell (part) Counties. 1985–1993Adair, Casey, and Russell (part) Counties. Jeffrey Buis Republican January 1, 1993 –January 1, 1997 Elected in 1992.Reelected in 1994.Redistricted to the 24th districtand lost reelection. 1993–1997Casey, Russell, and Wayne (part) Counties. Vernon Miniard Republican January 1, 1997 –January 1, 1999 Elected in 1996.Retired to run for Wayne County Attorney. 1997–2003 Ken Upchurch Republican January 1, 1999 –January 1, 2011 Elected in 1998.Reelected in 2000.Reelected in 2002.Reelected in 2004.Reelected in 2006.Reelected in 2008.Retired to run for Judge/Executiveof Wayne County. 2003–2015 Sara Beth Gregory Republican January 1, 2011 –December 2012 Elected in 2010.Reelected in 2012 but declined to serveafter being elected to the Kentucky Senate. Vacant December 2012 –February 19, 2013 Ken Upchurch Republican February 19, 2013 –present Elected to the vacant term.Reelected in 2014.Reelected in 2016.Reelected in 2018.Reelected in 2020.Reelected in 2022.Reelected in 2024. 2015–2023 2023–present
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