Result
Incumbent state Rep. Mitch Whitaker (R-KY) won reelection to Kentucky State House District 94 in the Nov. 3 general election, retaining the seat for Republicans. Whitaker was unopposed, with no Democratic or other named candidate on the ballot. According to the Kentucky secretary of state's unofficial election results, Whitaker received 8,709 votes, with zero write-in votes reported.
Candidates and platforms
Whitaker's campaign website says he supports protecting constitutional rights and fighting high utility costs. The site calls for lower taxes on Kentuckians and investment in Eastern Kentucky infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and high-speed internet. It also says he supports parents' rights in education and teachers, stands with police and first responders, and wants to bring well-paying jobs to the region. The site opposes what it calls the "Biden Liberal Agenda" taking root in Kentucky.
In an interview with the Appalachian News-Express about his first campaign, Whitaker said he wanted Kentucky's state income tax reduced, ideally toward zero over the next 10 years. He said he wanted to support working families. Those comments describe his stated goals at the time, not a verified record of legislative votes.
Whitaker serves on the House Judiciary, Natural Resources and Energy, and Tourism and Outdoor Recreation committees, according to the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission.
District and chamber
District 94 is in the Kentucky House of Representatives and includes all of Letcher County and portions of Harlan and Pike counties. Whitaker, a Republican, has represented the district since January 2025. The seat was not open, and his reelection keeps it under Republican control.
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