2014 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 4, 2014. The primary election for all offices was held on May 20, 2014.
Federal offices
[edit]United States Senate
[edit]Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes.
United States House of Representatives
[edit]Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
State offices
[edit]Kentucky Senate
[edit]The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2014, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up three seats.
Kentucky House of Representatives
[edit]All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2014.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, without gaining or losing any seats.
Kentucky Supreme Court
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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 2014.[1]
District 1
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Bill Cunningham (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 109,238 | 100.0 | |||
District 2
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | John D. Minton Jr. (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 121,101 | 100.0 | |||
District 4
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Lisabeth Tabor Hughes (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 142,637 | 100.0 | |||
District 6
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Michelle M. Keller (incumbent) | 85,129 | 58.4 | |
| Nonpartisan | Teresa Cunningham | 60,553 | 41.6 | |
| Total votes | 145,682 | 100.0 | ||
Other judicial elections
[edit]All judges of the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Circuit Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to eight-year terms. All judges of the Kentucky District Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.[1]
Local offices
[edit]County officers
[edit]All county officials were elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices included the County Judge/Executive, Magistrates, Commissioners, County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff.[1]
Mayors
[edit]Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]
City councils
[edit]Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
School boards
[edit]Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2014.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
[edit]The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2014.[1]
