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1994 Kentucky elections

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1994 Kentucky elections

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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 8, 1994. The primary election for all offices was held on May 24, 1994.

Federal offices

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United States House of Representatives

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Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing four Republicans and two Democrats. A special election was also held in the 2nd district in May 1994.

State offices

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Kentucky Senate

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Results by district

The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 1994, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing three seats.

Kentucky House of Representatives

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Results by district

All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 1994.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing eight seats.

Kentucky Supreme Court

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1994 Kentucky Supreme Court 3rd district election

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Candidate Joseph Lambert
Popular vote 26,058
Percentage 100.0%

Justice before election

Joseph Lambert

Elected Justice

Joseph Lambert

The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 3 was up for election in 1994.[1]

District 3

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1994 Kentucky Supreme Court 3rd district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Joseph E. Lambert (incumbent) Unopposed
Total votes 26,058 100.0

Local offices

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School boards

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Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 1994.[1]

Ballot measures

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Amendment 1

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Text

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Are you in favor of amending the constitution to require cities, counties and taxing districts to adopt a balanced budget prior to each fiscal year, and prohibit them from expending any funds in excess of the revenues for that year; allow the General Assembly to classify cities based on factors other than just population; allow the General Assembly to authorize cities to exercise any power or function that furthers a public purpose and does not conflict with any constitutional or statutory provision; and allow the General Assembly to make laws regarding the existence, boundaries, form of government, functions, and officers of cities?

Results

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Results by county:
  Yes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  No
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
Amendment 1[3]
ChoiceVotes%
For273,14253.95
Against233,18946.05
Total506,331100.00

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved July 30, 2025.
  2. ↑ "1994 Kentucky Supreme Court Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
  3. ↑ "1994 Kentucky Constitutional Amendment Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections.