2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky

none February 2026 September 2023 2006 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky Kentucky legislative no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky 2008 All 6 Kentucky seats to the United States House of Representatives November 7, 2006 Republican Party (United States) 5 4 1 611,780 48.80% 13.42% Democratic Party (United States) 1 2 1 601,723 48.00% 11.18% 320px District results 320px County results Republican #E27F90 50–60% #CC2F4A 60–70% #D40000 70–80% #AA0000 80–90% Democratic #B9D7FF 40–50% #86B6F2 50–60% #4389E3 60–70% #1666CB 70–80% #0645B4 80–90% The 2006 House elections in Kentucky occurred on November 7, 2006, to elect the members of the State of Kentucky's delegation to the United States House of Representatives. Kentucky had six seats in the House, apportioned according to the 2000 United States census. These elections occurred simultaneously with the United States Senate elections of 2006, the United States House elections in other states, and various state and local elections. Overview United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky, 2006http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/2006/2006Stat.htm#17 Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of RepresentativesPartyVotesPercentageSeats+/– Republican 611,780 48.80% 4 -1 Democratic 601,723 48.00% 2 +1 Libertarian 39,249 3.13% 0 - Constitution 774 0.06% 0 - Totals 1,253,526 100.00% 6 — District 1 2006 Kentucky's 1st congressional district election Kentucky presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 1 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 1 2008 x150px File:Wayne Edward Whitfield.jpg Ed Whitfield Republican Party (United States) 123,618 59.58% File:Thomas J. Barlow.jpg Tom Barlow Democratic Party (United States) 83,865 40.42% File:2006 Kentucky's 1st congressional district election results map by county.svg 250px County resultsWhitfield: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Barlow: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield Republican Party (United States) Ed Whitfield Republican Party (United States) Kentucky's 1st congressional district Incumbent Republican Congressman Ed Whitfield faced off against former Congressman Thomas Barlow, the Democratic nominee, winning by a solid margin, but less than he is used to in this west Kentucky-based district. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political Report2006 Competitive House Race Chart http://cookpolitical.com/house/charts/race-ratings House: Race Ratings Cook Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20070927210001/http://www.cookpolitical.com/races/report_pdfs/2006_house_comp_nov6.pdf 27 September 2007Safe R November 6, 2006 Rothenberg2006 House Ratings http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/house House Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061107153417/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2006/11/2006-house-ratings_06.html 7 November 2006Safe R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal Ball2006 House http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/2006/house/ Sabato's Crystal Ball 6 November 2006 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061110210331/http://www.centerforpolitics.org:80/crystalball/2006/house/ 10 November 2006Safe R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsBattle for the House of Representatives http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives-51.html realclearpolitics.com Real Clear Politics 12 December 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061109025111/http://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/writeup/battle_for_the_house_of_representatives-51.html 9 November 2006 7 November 2006Safe R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsBalance of Power Scorecard: House http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_house.html cqpolitics.com Congressional Quarterly Inc 20 November 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20061117202830/http://www.cqpolitics.com/risk_rating_house.html 17 November 2006Safe R November 7, 2006 Kentucky's 1st congressional district election, 2006) Republican Party (United States) Ed Whitfield (incumbent) 123,618 59.58 Democratic Party (United States) Tom Barlow 83,865 40.42 207,483 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 2 2006 Kentucky's 2nd congressional district election Kentucky presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 2 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 2 2008 x150px File:Ron Lewis, official 109th Congressional photo.jpg Ron Lewis Republican Party (United States) 118,548 55.41% File:3x4.svg Mike Weaver Democratic Party (United States) 95,415 44.59% 2006 Kentucky's 2nd congressional district election results map by county.svg 200px County resultsLewis: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80%Weaver: #7996e2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% U.S. Representative Ron Lewis Republican Party (United States) Ron Lewis Republican Party (United States) Kentucky's 2nd congressional district Incumbent Ron Lewis (R) was sought a sixth term in this conservative, west-central Kentucky district. Lewis has had no trouble winning reelection after succeeding longtime Democrat William Natcher. His special election victory turned out to be the first sign of the Republican wave later that year. But when first elected, he had promised to serve only six full terms. He was challenged by state Representative Mike Weaver, whose background in business and War Veteran of both Korea and Vietnam made it hard to portray him as a liberal. However, Weaver had trouble raising money. Ultimately, Weaver was unable to capitalize on the Democratic wave sweeping the country, and lost to Lewis. Endorsements Mike Weaver (D) ;Individuals Wesley Clark, General, 2004 democratic presidential candidatehttp://securingamerica.com/node/896 https://web.archive.org/web/20060912040840/http://securingamerica.com/node/896 2006-09-12 Mike Weaver (KY 2) | WesPAC Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 6, 2006 RothenbergLikely R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallLean R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsLean R November 7, 2006 Kentucky's 2nd congressional district election, 2006 Republican Party (United States) Ron Lewis (incumbent) 118,548 55.41% Democratic Party (United States) Mike Weaver 95,415 44.59% 213,963 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 3 2006 Kentucky's 3rd congressional district election Kentucky presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 3 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 3 2008 x150px File:John-Yarmuth-111th.jpg John Yarmuth Democratic Party (United States) 122,489 50.62% File:Anne Northup, official 109th Congress photo.jpg Anne Northup Republican Party (United States) 116,568 48.18% 2006 Kentucky's 3rd congressional district election results map by state house district.svg 230px State House district resultsYarmuth: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674de 60–70% #584cde 70–80%Northup: #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% U.S. Representative Anne Northup Republican Party (United States) John Yarmuth Democratic Party (United States) Kentucky's 3rd congressional district Incumbent Anne Northup (R) had been a target for the Democrats since her election in 1996; in 2004 and 2000, John Kerry and Al Gore both won her Louisville-centered congressional district by two percent, and Bill Clinton won the district by double-digit margins during the 1990s. While Northup had generally run close races, she won 60% of the vote in the 2004 election. Redistricting after the 2000 census added a few more suburban Republicans to the district, according to Congressional Quarterly. The Democratic candidate was John Yarmuth, the founder of local free publication LEO. In spite of Northup's electoral success, excellent constituent services, and popularity among blue-collar voters in southern Louisville, Democrats saw this race as winnable, calling attention to Northup's 91% lockstep voting record with an unpopular President Bush. Northup led in most polls until October, when Yarmuth began to gain. By election night, the race had become highly competitive. House Majority Leader John Boehner referred to Northup as the Republicans' "canary in the coal mine", meaning that her fortunes would portend the outcome of House elections nationwide. This proved to be a correct assessment, as on election night, Yarmuth defeated Northup and Republicans lost control of the House. Yarmuth was re-elected in 2008 in a rematch with Northup. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportTossup November 6, 2006 RothenbergTilt R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallTilt R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsTossup November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsLean R November 7, 2006 Kentucky's 3rd congressional district election, 2006 Democratic Party (United States) John Yarmuth 122,489 50.62 Republican Party (United States) Anne Northup (incumbent) 116,568 48.18 Libertarian Party (United States) Donna Walker Mancini 2,134 0.88 Constitution Party (United States) W. Ed Parker 774 0.32 241,965 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) Republican Party (United States) District 4 2006 Kentucky's 4th congressional district election Kentucky presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 4 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 4 2008 x150px File:Geoff-Davis-110th.jpg Geoff Davis Republican Party (United States) 105,845 51.69% File:Kenlucasky.jpg Ken Lucas Democratic Party (United States) 88,822 43.38% 2006 Kentucky's 4th congressional district election results map by county.svg 230px County resultsDavis: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70%Lucas: #A5B0FF 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% U.S. Representative Geoff Davis Republican Party (United States) Geoff Davis Republican Party (United States) Kentucky's 4th congressional district First-term incumbent Geoff Davis (R) was being challenged by retired U.S. Air Force Major Ken Lucas (D), who held the seat from 1999 to 2005. Lucas defeated Davis 51% to 48% in 2002, and retired in 2004, adhering to a pledge of serving only three consecutive terms in the House. Lucas was among the most conservative Democrats in Congress and remains well known in the district, which includes most of Kentucky's share of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Brian Houillion (L) entered the race on June 19. In late July The Washington Post also rated the race as a toss-up.Eight Issues That Will Shape the 2006 Elections (washingtonpost.com) However, Davis is an aggressive campaigner who had spent much time in the district, which ultimately paid off, as Davis defeated Lucas by a surprisingly wide margin. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportLean R November 6, 2006 RothenbergTilt R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallTilt D flip November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsLean R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsLean R November 7, 2006 Kentucky's 4th congressional district election, 2006 Republican Party (United States) Geoff Davis (incumbent) 105,845 51.69 Democratic Party (United States) Ken Lucas 88,822 43.38 Libertarian Party (United States) Brian Houillion 10,100 4.93 204,767 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 5 2006 Kentucky's 5th congressional district election Kentucky presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 5 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 5 2008 x150px File:Hal rogers.jpg Hal Rogers Republican Party (United States) 147,201 73.76% File:3x4.svg Kenneth Stepp Democratic Party (United States) 52,367 26.24% 2006 Kentucky's 5th congressional district election results map by county.svg 200px County resultsRogers: #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #C21B18 80–90%Stepp: #7996e2 50–60% U.S. Representative Hal Rogers Republican Party (United States) Hal Rogers Republican Party (United States) Kentucky's 5th congressional district Incumbent Republican Congressman Hal Rogers faced off against Democratic nominee Kenneth Stepp, who was not a serious contender for the seat considering this east Kentucky district's strong conservative tendencies. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe R November 6, 2006 RothenbergSafe R November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe R November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsSafe R November 7, 2006 Kentucky's 5th congressional district election, 2006 Republican Party (United States) Hal Rogers (incumbent) 147,201 73.76 Democratic Party (United States) Kenneth Stepp 52,367 26.24 199,568 100.00 Republican Party (United States) District 6 2006 Kentucky's 6th congressional district election Kentucky presidential no 2004 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 6 2004 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky#District 6 2008 x150px File:A.B. Chandler.jpg Ben Chandler Democratic Party (US) 158,765 85.46% File:3x4.svg Paul Ard Libertarian Party (US) 27,015 14.56% File:2006 Kentucky's 6th congressional district election results map by county.svg 200px County resultsChandler: #3933E5 80–90% U.S. Representative Ben Chandler Democratic Party (US) Ben Chandler Democratic Party (US) Kentucky's 6th congressional district Opposed by only Libertarian candidate Paul Ard, incumbent Democratic Congressman Ben Chandler faced no serious obstacle in his bid for a third term. Predictions SourceRankingAs of The Cook Political ReportSafe D November 6, 2006 RothenbergSafe D November 6, 2006 Sabato's Crystal BallSafe D November 6, 2006 Real Clear PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 CQ PoliticsSafe D November 7, 2006 Kentucky's 6th congressional district election, 2006 Democratic Party (United States) Ben Chandler (incumbent) 158,765 85.46 Libertarian Party (United States) Paul Ard 27,015 14.54 185,780 100.00 Democratic Party (United States) References 30em 2004 elections United States House elections in Kentucky2006 2008 elections Kentucky 2006 Category:2006 Kentucky elections