Ageneral election was held in theU.S. state ofKentucky on November 7, 2006. The primary election for all offices was held on May 16, 2006.
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing four Republicans and two Democrats.
TheKentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2006, half of the chamber (all even-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 2006.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, picking up five seats.
5 of the 7 districts of theKentucky Supreme Court | |
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TheKentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 2006.[1] Additionally, a special election was held in District 5.
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County results Cunningham: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Johnson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Bill Cunningham | 77,763 | 61.3 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Johnson | 49,165 | 38.7 | |
| Total votes | 126,928 | 100.0 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Nonpartisan | John D. Minton Jr. (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 102,442 | 100.0 | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | William E. McAnulty Jr. (incumbent) | 104,616 | 51.8 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ann O'Malley Shake | 97,483 | 48.2 | |
| Total votes | 202,099 | 100.0 | ||
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County results Noble: 50–60% 60–70% | |||||||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Mary C. Noble | 96,337 | 59.6 | |
| Nonpartisan | John C. Roach (incumbent) | 65,378 | 40.4 | |
| Total votes | 161,715 | 100.0 | ||
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County results Schroder: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Carey: 50–60% | |||||||||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Wilfrid Schroder | 84,467 | 64.4 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marcus Carey | 46,666 | 35.6 | |
| Total votes | 131,133 | 100.0 | ||
All judges of theKentucky Court of Appeals and theKentucky Circuit Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to eight-year terms. All judges of theKentucky District Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.[1]
Commonwealth's Attorneys, who serve as the prosecutors for felonies in the state, are elected to six-year terms.[1] One attorney is elected for each of the 57 circuits of theKentucky Circuit Courts.
Each county elected aCircuit Court Clerk to a six-year term.[1]
All county officials were elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices include theCounty Judge/Executive, theFiscal Court (Magistrates and/or Commissioners), County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff.[1]
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 2006 included thosein Louisville and in Lexington.
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 2006.[1]
TheLouisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2006.[1]