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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.
Federal offices
[edit]United States President
[edit]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
[edit]Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford.
United States House of Representatives
[edit]Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing four Republicans and two Democrats.
State offices
[edit]Kentucky Senate
[edit]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
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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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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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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Nonpartisan | Daniel J. Venters (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 116,889 | 100.0 | |||
District 4
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Lisabeth Tabor Hughes (incumbent) | 159,378 | 55.2 | |
| Nonpartisan | James M. Shake | 129,152 | 44.8 | |
| Total votes | 288,530 | 100.0 | ||
District 5
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Nonpartisan | Mary C. Noble (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 189,330 | 100.0 | |||
Local offices
[edit]Mayors
[edit]Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]
City councils
[edit]Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
School boards
[edit]Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2008.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
[edit]The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2008.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Kentucky Election Schedule, 2001â2013" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 7, 2010. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Official 2008 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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