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2022 Kentucky elections

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2022 Kentucky elections

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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 8, 2022. The primary election for all offices was held on May 17, 2022.

Federal offices

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United States Senate

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Incumbent senator Rand Paul won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Charles Booker.

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 2022, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up one seat.

Kentucky House of Representatives

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All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2022.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up five seats.

Kentucky Supreme Court

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Current districts of the Supreme Court

The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 2022.[1]

District 1

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2022 Kentucky Supreme Court 1st district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Christopher Shea Nickell (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 115,659 100.00

District 2

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Results by county:
  Thompson
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
2022 Kentucky Supreme Court 2nd district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Kelly Thompson 81,761 62.47
Nonpartisan Shawn Alcott 49,119 37.53
Total votes 130,880 100.00

District 4

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2022 Kentucky Supreme Court 4th district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Angela McCormick Bisig 174,328 80.35
Nonpartisan Jason Bowman 42,645 19.65
Total votes 216,973 100.00

District 6

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Results by county:
  Keller
  •   50–60%
  Fischer
  •   50–60%
2022 Kentucky Supreme Court 6th district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Michelle M. Keller (incumbent) 87,292 54.83
Nonpartisan Joseph Fischer 71,911 45.17
Total votes 159,203 100.00

Other judicial elections

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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

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County officers

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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

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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] Cities with elections in 2022 include those in Louisville and in Lexington.

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 2022.[1]

Louisville Metro Council

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The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2022.[1]

Ballot measures

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Amendment 1

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Results by county:
  No
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  Yes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
Amendment 1[2]
Choice Votes %
Referendum failed No 694,311 53.55
Yes 602,226 46.45
Total votes 1,296,537 100.00

Amendment 2

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Results by county:
  No
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  Yes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
Amendment 2[2]
Choice Votes %
Referendum failed No 742,232 52.35
Yes 675,634 47.65
Total votes 1,417,866 100.00

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Official 2022 General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.