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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 2, 2004. The primary election for all offices was held on May 18, 2004.
Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican president George W. Bush won with 60% of the vote.
Incumbent Republican senator Jim Bunning won reelection, defeating Democratic candidate Daniel Mongiardo.
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat. A special election was also held in the 6th district in February 2004.
The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2004, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election. [1] Republicans maintained their majority, without gaining or losing any seats.
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2004. [1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing seven seats.
The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 7 was up for election in 2004. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Will T. Scott | 80,651 | 50.7 | |
| Nonpartisan | Janet Stumbo (incumbent) | 78,529 | 49.3 | |
| Total votes | 159,180 | 100.0 | ||
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years. [1]
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term. [1]
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2004. [1]
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2004. [1]
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes | 1,222,125 | 74.6 |
| No | 417,097 | 25.4 |
| Total votes | 1,639,222 | 100.00 |
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