Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District is represented by Harold Rogers (R) in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district is one of Kentucky’s seats in the 435-member House of Representatives. After the 2020 Census, the average congressional district had 761,169 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and these district boundaries were drawn during the redistricting cycle that followed.
Congressional representatives serve two-year terms and face election every even-numbered year. The next election for this seat will take place on November 3, 2026.
Population
745,869
Median Household Income
$44,884
Population and income: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2019 to 2023, for district lines in effect on January 1, 2023.
Partisan Lean
R+64
2024 presidential margin (Trump vs Harris). Source: The Downballot.
District boundary, 119th Congress. Boundary data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Map tiles: OpenStreetMap.
Harold Rogers and Kentucky's 5th Congressional District
Harold Rogers, a member of the Republican Party, represents Kentucky's 5th Congressional District and has held the seat since January 5, 1981. The boundary map for the district is above and the ZIP codes it covers are listed further down this page.
Committee assignments: House Committee on Appropriations.
The current term ends January 3, 2027. The seat is on the ballot on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Washington office phone: 202-225-4601. Official site: halrogers.house.gov.
Current Representative
Rep. Harold Rogers (R)
119th Congress • Republican • Representing this district since January 5, 1981
Harold Rogers currently represents Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District as a member of the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives. The representative’s district office helps constituents with federal casework, such as Social Security claims and veterans’ benefits.
2026 Election
On the ballot November 3, 2026
- Hal Rogers, Republican Incumbent
- Ned Pillersdorf, Democratic
- Gerardo Serrano, Independent
- Mikel Wein, Independent
Source: Kentucky Secretary of State, 2026 general election candidate filings, checked September 26, 2026. Write-in candidates are not listed.
Key dates for November 3, 2026
| Register by mail | Monday, October 5 PassedApplication must be postmarked by this date. |
|---|---|
| Register online | Monday, October 5 Passed |
| Register in person | Monday, October 5 Passed |
| Early in-person voting | October 29 to October 31 No-excuse early voting. Excused in-person absentee voting is also available October 21 to 23 and October 26 to 28. |
| Request a mail ballot | Tuesday, October 20 PassedRequest online by 11:59 p.m. on October 20. |
| Return a mail ballot | Must be received by 6 p.m. on November 3. |
| Election Day | Tuesday, November 3, 2026 |
Check your registration with the Kentucky voter lookup. Dates come from the Kentucky election office and were checked September 26, 2026. States can change deadlines, so confirm with your election office before you act.
Polling places in Kentucky are open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., local time. Confirm your registration and polling place on the official federal voter page for Kentucky: vote.gov.
What is on the ballot nationally on November 3, 2026
Contact Your Representative
Washington Office
2406 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4601
Online
Committee Assignments
About This District
The district spans 33 counties in Kentucky, including Magoffin, Harlan, Owsley, Martin, and Knox, and others. Its largest cities are Ashland (about 22,000), Somerset (about 12,000), Middlesborough (about 9,000), and Corbin (about 8,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Kentucky's 5th Congressional District?
Harold Rogers (R) represents Kentucky's 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What political party is Harold Rogers a member of?
Harold Rogers is a member of the Republican Party.
How can I contact Harold Rogers?
You can reach Harold Rogers by phone at 202-225-4601 or through their official website at https://halrogers.house.gov.
When does Harold Rogers's current term end?
Harold Rogers's current term in the U.S. House of Representatives ends on January 3, 2027.
Where is Kentucky's 5th Congressional District?
Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is located in the state of Kentucky and is one of the 435 voting congressional districts in the U.S. House of Representatives.
What district does Harold Rogers represent?
Harold Rogers has represented Kentucky's 5th Congressional District since January 5, 1981. The boundary map for the district is on this page.
Where can I see a map of Harold Rogers's district?
The boundary map for Kentucky's 5th Congressional District is on this page. It is drawn from U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb boundary files for the 119th Congress.
What committees is Harold Rogers on?
Harold Rogers sits on House Committee on Appropriations. Committee assignments come from the Clerk of the House MemberData file.
Is Harold Rogers still in Congress?
This site shows Harold Rogers holding Kentucky's 5th Congressional District, checked against the Clerk of the House member list. All 435 House seats are on the ballot on November 3, 2026, so the answer can change with that election.
Nearby Districts in Kentucky
ZIP Codes in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District
This congressional district contains 338 ZIP codes. The most common 10 are shown below; expand the full list to see every ZIP in the district.
31 of these ZIP codes also extend into another Kentucky district, so a ZIP code here does not always identify a single representative. Examples include 40311 (also in the 4th and 6th), 40334 (also in the 6th), 40336 (also in the 6th), 40346 (also in the 6th), 40351 (also in the 4th and 6th), 40353 (also in the 6th), 40358 (also in the 6th), 40360 (also in the 6th).
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View all 338 ZIP codes in this district
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ZIP-to-district boundaries sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024-07-30 Block Equivalency File for the 119th Congress. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) approximate USPS delivery ZIPs.
U.S. Senators for this state: Mitch McConnell (R), Rand Paul (R)
Local surveillance camera contracts
Automated license plate reader contracts are approved locally, by city councils and county boards, not by Congress. These places in this district have a contract record documented from public sources:
Records compiled by Who Approved This, an independent public-records project. Approval dates, amounts, and end dates are cited to council agendas, minutes, and signed contracts.
Place list rebuilt from the Who Approved This public export on September 26, 2026.
Last updated September 27, 2026.
Data last checked September 26, 2026.
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