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2016Final results

2016 election for Kentucky House District 42

Kentucky House of Representatives · Kentucky

Reginald K. Meeks (D) won with 87.1% of the vote, defeating James F. Howland (R) by 74.3 points.

Reginald K. MeeksDemocrat · winner · incumbent
87.1%16,390
12.8%2,406
18,819 votes

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET

The seat over time

D − R margin in this seat's races around 2016

Races before and after

EvenD+65.81990D+76.41992D+78.61996D+75.82014D+74.32016D+77.72018

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 4:52 AM ET