Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District (KY-3)
Last updated · 5 sources
Morgan McGarvey, a Democrat, has represented the district since 2023.
The district includes part of Jefferson County.
According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 748,522, a median household income of $68,047, and a median age of 38.1. Of residents 25 and older, 36% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Representative

2026 election
McGarvey has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.
4 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 KY-3 race to the FEC.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
| Candidate | Party | Raised | Cash on hand | Through |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan McGarvey (incumbent) | Democratic | $1,633,684 | $1,813,760 | Jun 30 |
| Maria Teresa Rodriguez | Republican | $38,069 | $15,672 | Jun 30 |
| Donald Pay | Republican | $3,146 | $0 | Jul 1 |
| Oumou Diallo | Independent | $2,665 | $449 | Jun 30 |
Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page
District profile
- Population
- 748,522
- Median household income
- $68,047
- Median age
- 38.1
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Kentucky senators
Rand PaulU.S. Senator for Kentucky · Republican
Mitch McConnellU.S. Senator for Kentucky · Republican
Neighboring districts
Sources
- District boundaries (Census Bureau cartographic boundary file, 119th Congress) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Counties by district (Census Bureau relationship file) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- District profile (Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- congress-legislators (member data, CC0) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026
- Candidates and totals (Federal Election Commission) · retrieved Oct 2, 2026