Kentucky's 2nd congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Located in west central Kentucky, the district includes Bowling Green, Owensboro, Elizabethtown, and a portion of eastern Louisville. The district has not seen an incumbent defeated since 1884. The district is currently represented by Republican Brett Guthrie. Former Representative

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is noted for holding the record for most consecutive roll call votes in the history of Congress - more than 18,000 votes.

Characteristics

The district is similar in character to the 1st district. While Democrats still hold most local offices in the district, they tend to be very conservative on social issues, a trend that leads them to vote Republican in most national elections. Until January 1, 2006, Kentucky did not track party affiliation for registered voters who were neither Democratic nor Republican. The Kentucky voter registration card does not explicitly list anything other than Democratic Party, Republican Party, or Other, with the "Other" option having a blank line and no instructions on how to register as something else. Kentucky counties within the 2nd congressional district:

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, Breckinridge, Bullitt,

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, Daviess, Edmonson,

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, Green, Hancock, Hardin, Hart,

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(partial), LaRue,

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(partial),

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, Meade,

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, Nelson (partial), Ohio,

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Recent presidential elections

List of members representing the district

Recent election results

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References

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Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present
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