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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 8, 2016. The primary election for all offices was held on May 17, 2016.
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 8, 2016. The primary election for all offices was held on May 17, 2016.
Incumbent senator Rand Paul won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Jim Gray.
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2016, 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 2016. [1] Republicans gained control of the chamber from Democrats, picking up 17 seats.
The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 5 was up for election in 2016. [1]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Larry VanMeter | 178,720 | 74.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | Glenn Acree | 62,624 | 25.9 | |
| Total votes | 241,344 | 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 2016. [1]
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2016. [1]
The Kentucky Senate is the upper house of the Kentucky General Assembly. The Kentucky Senate is composed of 38 members elected from single-member districts throughout the Commonwealth. There are no term limits for Kentucky senators. The Kentucky Senate meets at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort annually beginning in January. Sessions last for 60 legislative days in even-numbered years and 30 legislative days in odd-numbered years.
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