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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 4, 2014. The primary election for all offices was held on May 20, 2014.
Federal offices
United States Senate
Main article: 2014 United States Senate election in KentuckyIncumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes.
United States House of Representatives
Main article: 2014 United States House of Representatives elections in KentuckyKentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
State offices
Kentucky Senate
Main article: 2014 Kentucky Senate electionThe Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2014, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election. Republicans maintained their majority, picking up three seats.
Kentucky House of Representatives
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2014. Democrats maintained their majority, without gaining or losing any seats.
Kentucky Supreme Court
The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 2014.
District 1
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Nonpartisan | Bill Cunningham (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
Total votes | 109,238 | 100.0 |
District 2
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Nonpartisan | John D. Minton Jr. (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
Total votes | 121,101 | 100.0 |
District 4
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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Nonpartisan | Lisabeth Tabor Hughes (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
Total votes | 142,637 | 100.0 |
District 6
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Nonpartisan | Michelle M. Keller (incumbent) | 85,129 | 58.4 | |
Nonpartisan | Teresa Cunningham | 60,553 | 41.6 | |
Total votes | 145,682 | 100.0 |
Other judicial elections
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.
Local offices
County officers
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.
Mayors
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.
City councils
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.
School boards
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2014.
Louisville Metro Council
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2014.
See also
References
- ^ "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved May 8, 2024.
- ^ "Official 2014 General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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