Kentucky's 1st Congressional District is represented by James Comer (Republican), who has held the seat since 2016. Comer has an overall VoteSee report card grade of B, voted in 98% of roll-call votes on bills this Congress, and votes with the Republican majority 93% of the time. The district includes Hopkinsville, Frankfort, and Henderson. It takes in all or part of 35 counties; the most populous parts are in Christian County and McCracken County. About 754,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $58,027.
Current Representative
James Comer (Republican) has represented Kentucky's 1st Congressional District since 2016.
VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent James Comer is running for re-election. 2 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
James Comer (Republican), incumbent: raised $2.3M, $1.6M cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 98% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 93% of the time
Drew Williams (Democratic): raised $223K, $8K cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.