2022 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 8, 2022. The primary election for all offices was held on May 17, 2022.
Federal offices
[edit]United States Senate
[edit]Incumbent senator Rand Paul won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Charles Booker.
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 2022, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up one seat.
Kentucky House of Representatives
[edit]All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2022.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up five seats.
Kentucky Supreme Court
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The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 2022.[1]
District 1
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Christopher Shea Nickell (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 115,659 | 100.00 | |||
District 2
[edit]
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Kelly Thompson | 81,761 | 62.47 | |
| Nonpartisan | Shawn Alcott | 49,119 | 37.53 | |
| Total votes | 130,880 | 100.00 | ||
District 4
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Angela McCormick Bisig | 174,328 | 80.35 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jason Bowman | 42,645 | 19.65 | |
| Total votes | 216,973 | 100.00 | ||
District 6
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- 50–60%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Michelle M. Keller (incumbent) | 87,292 | 54.83 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joseph Fischer | 71,911 | 45.17 | |
| Total votes | 159,203 | 100.00 | ||
Other judicial elections
[edit]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.[1]
Local offices
[edit]County officers
[edit]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.[1]
Mayors
[edit]Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1] Cities with elections in 2022 include those in Louisville and in Lexington.
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 2022.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
[edit]The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2022.[1]
Ballot measures
[edit]Amendment 1
[edit]
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No
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694,311 | 53.55 |
| Yes | 602,226 | 46.45 |
| Total votes | 1,296,537 | 100.00 |
Amendment 2
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| No
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742,232 | 52.35 |
| Yes | 675,634 | 47.65 |
| Total votes | 1,417,866 | 100.00 |
