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
[edit]President of the United States
[edit]United States Senate
[edit]Incumbent senator Rand Paul won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Jim Gray.
United States House of Representatives
[edit]Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
State offices
[edit]Kentucky Senate
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Larry VanMeter | 178,720 | 74.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | Glenn Acree | 62,624 | 25.9 | |
| Total votes | 241,344 | 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 2016.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
[edit]The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2016.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ 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.
