James Comer
RRepublicanKY-1 · Representative
58
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence4
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone16
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency65
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology5
Wins
0
Losses
5
Races
2024
House · KY-1RJames R. ComerWinner
252,729 votes74.7%
DErin Marshall
85,524 votes25.3%
Margin of victory: +49.4%
In the 2024 House race for KY-1, James R. Comer (R) defeated Erin Marshall (D) 74.7% to 25.3%. James R. Comer received 252,729 votes compared to 85,524 for Erin Marshall, a dominant 49.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
As the incumbent, James R. Comer benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.
2022
House · KY-1RJames R. ComerWinner
184,157 votes74.9%
DJimmy C. Ausbrooks
61,701 votes25.1%
Margin of victory: +49.8%
In the 2022 House race for KY-1, James R. Comer (R) defeated Jimmy C. Ausbrooks (D) 74.9% to 25.1%. James R. Comer received 184,157 votes compared to 61,701 for Jimmy C. Ausbrooks, a dominant 49.8-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
As the incumbent, James R. Comer benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, James R. Comer benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Democrat in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.
2020
House · KY-1RJames R. ComerWinner
246,329 votes75.0%
DJames Rhodes
82,141 votes25.0%
Margin of victory: +50.0%
In the 2020 House race for KY-1, James R. Comer (R) defeated James Rhodes (D) 75.0% to 25.0%. James R. Comer received 246,329 votes compared to 82,141 for James Rhodes, a dominant 50.0-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Republican column for the foreseeable future.
2018
House · KY-01RJames R. ComerWinner
172,167 votes68.6%
DPaul Walker
78,849 votes31.4%
In the 2018 House race for KY-01, James R. Comer (R) defeated Paul Walker (D) 68.6% to 31.4%. James R. Comer received 172,167 votes compared to 78,849 for Paul Walker, a dominant 37.2-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
As the incumbent, James R. Comer benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Republican, James R. Comer won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Republican Trump was in office).
2016
House · KY-01RJames R. ComerWinner
216,959 votes72.6%
DSamuel L. Gaskins
81,710 votes27.3%
In the 2016 House race for KY-01, James R. Comer (R) defeated Samuel L. Gaskins (D) 72.6% to 27.3%. James R. Comer received 216,959 votes compared to 81,710 for Samuel L. Gaskins, a dominant 45.2-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.
This was an open-seat race with no incumbent running — Ed Whitfield (R) previously held the seat. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.