Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is represented by Harold Rogers (Republican), who has held the seat since 1981. Rogers 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 92% of the time. The district includes Ashland, Somerset, and Middlesborough. It takes in all or part of 33 counties; the most populous parts are in Pulaski County and Laurel County. About 743,000 people live in the district, and the median household income is $45,798.
Current Representative
Harold Rogers (Republican) has represented Kentucky's 5th Congressional District since 1981.
VoteSee report card grade: B
Attendance in the 119th Congress: 98% of roll-call votes on bills
Incumbent Hal Rogers is running for re-election. 4 candidates were on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot.
Hal Rogers (Republican), incumbent: raised $1.0M, $702K cash on hand; VoteSee report card B; 98% attendance; votes with the Republican majority 92% of the time
Ned Pillersdorf (Democratic): raised $377K, $106K cash on hand
Mikel Wein (Independent): raised $4K, $3K cash on hand
Members of Congress who previously represented Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. District lines are redrawn after each census, so earlier members may have represented a different area under this number.