1998 Kentucky elections

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1998 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 3, 1998. The primary election for all offices was held on May 19, 1998.

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Federal offices

United States Senate

Republican candidate Jim Bunning defeated fellow congressman Scotty Baesler following the retirement of incumbent senator Wendell Ford.

United States House of Representatives

Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.

State offices

Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 1998, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election. [1] The bipartisan coalition led by Larry Saunders maintained its majority, without gaining or losing any seats.

Kentucky House of Representatives

All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 1998. [1] Democrats maintained their majority, gaining one seat.

Kentucky Supreme Court

Districts of the Supreme Court from 1991 to 2022. Kentucky Supreme Court Districts 1991 to 2022.svg
Districts of the Supreme Court from 1991 to 2022.

The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 1998. [1]

District 1

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Results by county:
  Graves
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  Johnson
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
1998 Kentucky Supreme Court 1st district election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan William Graves (incumbent) 50,048 51.3
Nonpartisan Rick Johnson47,58748.7
Total votes97,635 100.0

District 2

Results by county: Cooper 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% Baker 50-60% 60-70% 80-90% 1998 Kentucky Supreme Court 2nd district election results map by county.svg
Results by county:
  Cooper
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
  Baker
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   80–90%
1998 Kentucky Supreme Court 2nd district election [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan William S. Cooper (incumbent) 61,998 60.1
Nonpartisan Walter Arnold Baker 41,19139.9
Total votes103,189 100.0

District 4

1998 Kentucky Supreme Court 4th district election [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Martin E. Johnstone (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes133,193 100.0

District 6

Results by county: Wintersheimer 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% Kagin 50-60% 60-70% 1998 Kentucky Supreme Court 6th district election results map by county.svg
Results by county:
  Wintersheimer
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  Kagin
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
1998 Kentucky Supreme Court 6th district election [5]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Donald C. Wintersheimer (incumbent) 62,336 61.8
Nonpartisan Edwin F. Kagin38,53838.2
Total votes100,874 100.0

Other judicial elections

All judges of the Kentucky District Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms. [1]

Local offices

County officers

All county officials were elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices include the County Judge/Executive, the Fiscal Court (Magistrates and/or Commissioners), County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff. [1]

Mayors

Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years. [1]

City councils

Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term. [1]

School boards

Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 1998. [1]

Ballot measures

Amendment 1

Results by county: No 50-60% 60-70% Yes 50-60% 60-70% Tie 50% 1998 Kentucky Amendment 1 results map by county.svg
Results by county:
  No
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  Yes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  Tie
  •   50%
Amendment 1 [6]
ChoiceVotes %
Light brown x.svg No431,30451.1
Yes413,14348.9
Total votes844,447100.00

Amendment 2

Results by county: Yes 50-60% 60-70% 70-80% 80-90% 90-100% 1998 Kentucky Amendment 2 results map by county.svg
Results by county:
  Yes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
  •   90–100%
Amendment 2 [6]
ChoiceVotes %
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes678,14178.7
No183,80621.3
Total votes861,947100.00

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Official 1998 General Election Results: Supreme Court District 1" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
  3. ↑ "Official 1998 General Election Results: Supreme Court District 2" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
  4. ↑ "Official 1998 General Election Results: Supreme Court District 4" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
  5. ↑ "Official 1998 General Election Results: Supreme Court District 6" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
  6. 1 2 "Official 1998 General Election Results: Constitutional Amendments". Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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