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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.

Federal offices

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United States President

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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

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

United States House of Representatives

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

State offices

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Kentucky Senate

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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

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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

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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

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2008 Kentucky Supreme Court 5th district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Mary C. Noble (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 189,330 100.0

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 2008.[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 2008.[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 July 30, 2024.
  2. ^ "Official 2008 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections.