Erika Hancock | |
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| Member of the KentuckyHouseofRepresentatives from the 57th district | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Derrick Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 16,1978 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Frankfort |
Erika Marie Hancock (born July 16,1978) is an American politician who is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives. Her term began in January 2025. She represents the 57th district,which comprises part of Franklin County.
Hancock was elected in the 2024 Kentucky House of Representatives election following the retirement of incumbent representative Derrick Graham. She defeated Kristie Powe in the May primary election,and Republican candidate Kyle T. Thompson in the general election with 54.4 percent of the vote.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Erika Marie Hancock | 4,467 | 67.3 | |
| Democratic | Kristie Powe | 2,168 | 32.7 | |
| Total votes | 6,635 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Erika Marie Hancock | 11,342 | 55.4 | |
| Republican | Kyle T. Thompson | 9,127 | 44.6 | |
| Total votes | 20,469 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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