Kentucky's 44th House of Representatives district is one of 100 districts in the Kentucky House of Representatives. It comprises part of Jefferson County. It has been represented by Beverly Chester-Burton (D–Louisville) since 2023. As of 2024, the district had a population of 45,617.
Voter registration On January 1, 2026, the district had 29,991 registered voters, who were registered with the following parties.
PartyRegistrationVoters%Democratic20,85069.52Republican6,01720.06Independent1,1953.98Libertarian750.25Green240.08Constitution120.04Socialist Workers80.03Reform10.00 "Other"1,8096.03Total29,991100.00
List of members representing the district Member Party Years Electoral history District location Jim Yates Democratic May 1972 –June 30, 1994 Elected to finish Yocom's term.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.Reelected in 1992.Resigned. 1972–1974Jefferson County (part). 1974–1985Jefferson County (part). 1985–1993Jefferson County (part). 1993–1997Jefferson County (part). Joni Jenkins Democratic January 1, 1995 –January 1, 2023 Elected in 1994.Reelected in 1996.Reelected in 1998.Reelected in 2000.Reelected in 2002.Reelected in 2004.Reelected in 2006.Reelected in 2008.Reelected in 2010.Reelected in 2012.Reelected in 2014.Reelected in 2016.Reelected in 2018.Reelected in 2020.Retired. 1997–2003 2003–2015 2015–2023 Beverly Chester-Burton Democratic January 1, 2023 –present Elected in 2022.Reelected in 2024.Lost renomination. 2023–present
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