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.
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Federal offices
United States President
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
Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford.
United States House of Representatives
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing four Republicans and two Democrats.
State offices
Kentucky Senate
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
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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November 4, 2008
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3 of the 7 districts of the 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. District 5 was up for election in 2008.[1] Special elections were additionally held in Districts 3 and 4.
District 3
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Daniel J. Venters (incumbent) | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | 116,889 | 100.0 | |
District 4
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Lisabeth Tabor Hughes (incumbent) | 159,378 | 55.24 | |
| James M. Shake | 129,152 | 44.76 | |
| Total votes | 288,530 | 100.0 | |
District 5
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| Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Mary C. Noble (incumbent) | Unopposed | ||
| Total votes | 189,330 | 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 2008.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2008.[1]