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Ageneral election was held in theU.S. state ofKentucky on November 4, 2008. The primary election for all offices was held on May 20, 2008.
Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in theElectoral College.RepublicanJohn McCain won all of them with 57% of the popular vote.
Incumbent senatorMitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challengerBruce Lunsford.
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing four Republicans and two Democrats.
TheKentucky 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.
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2008.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, gaining two seats.
TheKentucky 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.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Daniel J. Venters (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 116,889 | 100.0 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Lisabeth Tabor Hughes (incumbent) | 159,378 | 55.2 | |
| Nonpartisan | James M. Shake | 129,152 | 44.8 | |
| Total votes | 288,530 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Mary C. Noble (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 189,330 | 100.0 | |||
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2008.[1]
TheLouisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2008.[1]
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