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Kentucky's 5th Congressional District (KY-5)

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Hal Rogers, a Republican, has represented the district since 1981.

The district includes all or part of 33 counties (2 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 742,663, a median household income of $45,798, and a median age of 41.3. Of residents 25 and older, 16% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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Official portrait of Hal Rogers, U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th District
Hal Rogers

U.S. Representative for Kentucky's 5th District · Republican

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2026 election

Rogers 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-5 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for KY-5 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Hal Rogers (incumbent)Republican$849,758$874,716Jun 30
Ned PillersdorfDemocratic$182,281$91,275Jun 30
Kevin SmithRepublican$139,937$0Jun 30
Mikel WeinIndependent$2,200$1,514Jun 30

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
742,663
Median household income
$45,798
Median age
41.3
Bachelor's degree or higher
16%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Kentucky senators

Neighboring districts

  • KY-1 · James Comer (R)
  • KY-4 · Thomas Massie (R)
  • KY-6 · Andy Barr (R)
  • OH-2 · David Taylor (R)
  • TN-2 · Tim Burchett (R)
  • TN-6 · John Rose (R)
  • VA-9 · Morgan Griffith (R)
  • WV-1 · Carol Miller (R)

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