2002 Kentucky elections

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2002 Kentucky elections
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  2000
2003  

A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 5, 2002. The primary election for all offices was held on May 28, 2002.

Contents

Federal offices

United States Senate

Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Lois Combs Weinberg.

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 2002, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election. [1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up two seats.

Kentucky House of Representatives

All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2002. [1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing 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. District 3 was up for election in 2002. [1]

District 3

2002 Kentucky Supreme Court 3rd district election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Joseph Lambert (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes67,874 100.0

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] Cities with elections in 2002 included those in Louisville and in Lexington.

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 2002. [1]

Louisville Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council was established in 2002, with all districts up for election. [1]

Ballot measures

Amendment 1

Text

Are you in favor of family courts in Kentucky by amending the Kentucky Constitution to allow the Supreme Court to designate a division of circuit court as a family court?

Results

Results by county:
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Yes
50-60%
60-70%
70-80%
80-90% 2002 Kentucky Amendment 1 results map by county.svg
Results by county:
  Yes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
Amendment 1 [2]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes726,83775.5
No236,04124.5
Total votes962,878100.00

Amendment 2

Text

Are you in favor of permitting the General Assembly to provide by general law for the formation, organization, and regulation of corporations by repealing certain sections of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to corporations?

Results

Results by county:
Yes
50-60%
60-70%
70-80%
No
50-60% 2002 Kentucky Amendment 2 results map by county.svg
Results by county:
  Yes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  No
  •   50–60%
Amendment 2 [2]
ChoiceVotes%
Check-71-128-204-brightblue.svg Yes570,79660.7
No368,85439.3
Total votes939,650100.00

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved June 19, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Official 2002 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections.