2008 Kentucky elections

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2008 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 4, 2008. The primary election for all offices was held on May 20, 2008.

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Federal offices

United States President

Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican John McCain won all of them with 57% of the popular vote.

United States Senate

Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford.

United States House of Representatives

Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing four Republicans and two Democrats.

State offices

Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2008, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election. [1] Republicans maintained their 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 2008. [1] Democrats maintained their majority, gaining two seats.

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 5 was up for election in 2008. [1]

District 5

2008 Kentucky Supreme Court 5th district election [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Nonpartisan Mary C. Noble (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes189,330 100.0

Local offices

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 2008. [1]

Louisville Metro Council

The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2008. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved July 30, 2024.
  2. "Official 2008 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections.