Joshua Watkins

Joshua Watkins
Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 42nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2025
Preceded by	Keturah Herron
Personal details
Born	(1985-09-27) September 27, 1985 (age 39)
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Louisville

Joshua Jedidiah Watkins (born September 27, 1985) is an American politician who is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. His term began in January 2025. He represents the 42nd district, which comprises part of Jefferson County.

Political career

Watkins was elected unopposed in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election following the retirement of incumbent representative Keturah Herron to run for the Kentucky Senate. He defeated two other candidates in the May primary election.

Electoral history

2024

Democratic primary results^[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joshua Watkins	2,103	53.0
	Democratic	Jonathan Musselwhite	951	24.0
	Democratic	Jack W. Walker	914	23.0
Total votes			3,968	100.0

2024 Kentucky House of Representatives 42nd district election^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Joshua Watkins	Unopposed
Total votes			12,350	100.0
	Democratic hold

References

1. "Official 2024 Primary Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved November 22, 2024.
2. "Official 2024 General Election Results" (PDF). elect.ky.gov. Kentucky State Board of Elections. Retrieved December 2, 2024.

Kentucky House of Representatives
Preceded by Keturah Herron	Member of the Kentucky House of Representatives from the 42nd district 2025–present	Succeeded by incumbent