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
President of the United States
United States Senate
Incumbent senator Rand Paul won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Jim Gray.
United States House of Representatives
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
State offices
Kentucky Senate
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
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
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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Larry VanMeter | 178,720 | 74.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | Glenn Acree | 62,624 | 25.9 | |
| Total votes | 241,344 | 100.0 | ||
Local offices
Mayors
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]
City councils
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
School boards
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2016.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2016.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f g "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved April 27, 2024.
- ^ "Official 2016 General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
