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2016 Kentucky elections

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2016 Kentucky elections

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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.

Federal offices

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President of the United States

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United States Senate

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Incumbent senator Rand Paul won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Jim Gray.

United States House of Representatives

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Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.

State offices

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Kentucky Senate

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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.

Kentucky House of Representatives

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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.

Kentucky Supreme Court

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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]

District 5

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2016 Kentucky Supreme Court 5th district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Larry VanMeter 178,720 74.1
Nonpartisan Glenn Acree 62,624 25.9
Total votes 241,344 100.0

Local offices

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Mayors

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Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]

City councils

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Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]

School boards

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Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2016.[1]

Louisville Metro Council

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The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2016.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "Official 2016 General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.