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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 5, 2024. The primary election for all offices was held on May 21, 2024. The last day to register to vote in the primary election was April 22 and the last day to register to vote in the general election was October 7.[1]
Federal offices
[edit]President and Vice President of the United States
[edit]Kentucky has 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. The candidates certified to appear on the ballot, In order of their appearance,[2] were Republican Party candidate Donald Trump, Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris, Kentucky Party candidate Jill Stein, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., independent candidate Shiva Ayyadurai, and Libertarian Party candidate Chase Oliver. Trump previously won the state in both 2016 and 2020.
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 2024, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election.[3] 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 2024.[3] Republicans maintained their majority without gaining or losing any 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. District 5, occupied by chief justice Laurance B. VanMeter, was the only seat up for election in 2024.[3] The district is composed of 8 counties in the Lexington area. VanMeter announced in September 2023 that he would not be seeking reelection.[4] He was succeeded by judge Pamela R. Goodwine.
Commonwealth’s Attorneys
[edit]Commonwealth's Attorneys, who serve as the prosecutors for felonies in the state, are elected to six-year terms.[3] One attorney is elected for each of the 57 circuits of the Kentucky Circuit Courts. Following the 2018 elections, 32 attorneys were affiliated with the Democratic Party, 24 with the Republican party, and one independent.[5]
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Results: Democratic gain Republican gain Democratic hold Republican hold Independent hold Popular vote: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% >90% 50–60% >90% >90% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| # | Counties | Attorney | Party | Status | |
| 1 | Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, Hickman | Michael B. Stacy | Independent | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 2 | McCracken | Daniel Y. Boaz | Democratic | Incumbent retired.[8] Republican gain. |
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| 3 | Christian | Maureen Leamy | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 4 | Hopkins | Kathryn Hibbs Senter | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 5 | Crittenden, Union, Webster | Zac Greenwell | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 6 | Daviess | Mike Van Meter | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 7 | Logan, Todd | Neil Kerr | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 8 | Edmonson, Warren | Kori Beck Bumgarner | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 9 | Hardin | Shane Young | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 10 | Hart, LaRue, Nelson | Terry L. Geoghegan | Democratic | Incumbent retired. Democratic hold. |
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| 11 | Green, Marion, Taylor, Washington | Shelly Miller | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 12 | Henry, Oldham, Trimble | Courtney T. Baxter | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 13 | Garrard, Jessamine | Andy Sims | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 14 | Bourbon, Scott, Woodford | Sharon Muse Johnson | Republican | Incumbent lost renomination. Republican hold. |
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| 15 | Carroll, Grant, Owen | Leigh Tomlinson Roberts | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 16 | Kenton | Rob Sanders | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 17 | Campbell | Michelle Snodgrass | Democratic | Incumbent retired. Republican gain. |
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| 18 | Harrison, Nicholas, Pendleton, Robertson | Douglas Miller | Democratic | Incumbent retired. Republican gain. |
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| 19 | Bracken, Fleming, Mason | Christopher L. Kelley | Democratic | Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. |
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| 20 | Greenup, Lewis | Melvin C. Leonhart | Democratic | Incumbent retired. Republican gain. |
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| 21 | Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, Rowan | Ashton McKenzie | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 22 | Fayette | Kimberly Henderson Baird | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 23 | Estill, Lee, Owsley | Heather Buntin Combs | Republican | Incumbent retired. Democratic gain. |
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| 24 | Johnson, Lawrence, Martin | Floyd Anthony Skeans | Republican | Incumbent retired.[9] Republican hold. |
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| 25 | Clark, Madison | David W. Smith | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 26 | Harlan | Steven Parker Boggs | Democratic | Incumbent retired. Republican gain. |
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| 27 | Knox, Laurel | Jackie L. Steele | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 28 | Lincoln, Pulaski, Rockcastle | David L. Dalton | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 29 | Adair, Casey | Brian Wright | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 30 | Jefferson | Gerina D. Whethers | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 31 | Floyd | Arnold Brent Turner | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 32 | Boyd | Rhonda Copley | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 33 | Perry | Vacant | Scott Blair (D) resigned. Republican gain. |
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| 34 | McCreary, Whitley | Ronnie Bowling | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 35 | Pike | Billy G. Slone | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 36 | Knott, Magoffin | Todd Martin | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 37 | Carter, Elliott, Morgan | Brandon Ison | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 38 | Butler, Hancock, Ohio | Blake Ross Chambers | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 39 | Breathitt, Powell, Wolfe | Miranda Stevens King | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 40 | Clinton, Cumberland, Monroe | Jesse M. Stockton Jr. | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 41 | Clay, Jackson, Leslie | Gary H. Gregory | Republican | Incumbent lost renomination. Republican hold. |
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| 42 | Calloway, Marshall | Dennis R. Foust | Independent | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 43 | Barren, Metcalfe | John Bishop Gardner | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 44 | Bell | Lisa Fugate | Republican | Incumbent lost renomination. Republican hold. |
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| 45 | McLean, Muhlenberg | Clayton Douglas Adams | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 46 | Breckinridge, Grayson, Meade | Rick Allen Hardin | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 47 | Letcher | Matthew Thomas Butler | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 48 | Franklin | Larry Cleveland | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 49 | Allen, Simpson | Corey Morgan | Republican | Incumbent lost renomination. Republican hold. |
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| 50 | Boyle, Mercer | Richard Bottoms | Democratic | Incumbent retired. Republican gain. |
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| 51 | Henderson | Herbert L. McKee, Jr. | Democratic | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 52 | Graves | Richard Kemp | Democratic | Incumbent lost re-election. Republican gain. |
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| 53 | Anderson, Shelby, Spencer | Hart Megibben | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 54 | Boone, Gallatin | Louis Kelly | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 55 | Bullitt | Bailey Taylor | Republican | Incumbent retired. Republican hold. |
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| 56 | Caldwell, Livingston, Lyon, Trigg | Carrie L. Ovey-Wiggins | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| 57 | Russell, Wayne | Matthew Leveridge | Republican | Incumbent re-elected. |
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Circuit Clerks
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 80–90%
- 100%
- 100%
Each county elected a Circuit Court Clerk to a six-year term.[3] Republican candidates won in 76 counties, while Democrats won 44.
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.[3] Cities with mayoral elections in 2024 included Ashland, Bowling Green, Covington, Frankfort, Newport, Owensboro, and Paducah. Special elections were held for unexpired terms in Brandenburg and Prestonsburg.
| City | Incumbent | Candidates | ||
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| Ashland | Matt Perkins | 2020 | Incumbent retired. |
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| Bowling Green | Todd Alcott | 2020 | Incumbent re-electeed. |
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| Brandenburg (special) |
David Pace | 2024[d] | Incumbent retired. |
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| Covington | Joseph U. Meyer | 2016 | Incumbent retired. |
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| Frankfort | Layne Wilkerson | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Newport | Thomas Guidugli | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Owensboro | Tom Watson | 2016[e] | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Paducah | George Bray | 2020 | Incumbent re-elected. |
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| Prestonsburg (special) |
Rick Hughes | 2024[f] | Incumbent re-elected |
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City Councils
[edit]Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[3]
School boards
[edit]Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2024.[3]
Louisville Metro Council
[edit]The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2024.[3]
Ballot measures
[edit]Two constitutional amendments were proposed by the Kentucky General Assembly to be voted on in the general election.
Noncitizen voting amendment
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
The amendment prevents people who are not United States citizens from voting.
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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1,210,581 | 62.38 |
| No | 730,053 | 37.62 |
| Total votes | 1,940,634 | 100.00 |
School choice amendment
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
If enacted, the amendment would have allowed the General Assembly to fund charter schools.
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 No
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1,302,466 | 64.79 |
| Yes | 707,819 | 35.21 |
| Total votes | 2,010,285 | 100.00 |
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ A Republican won a special election in the 15th circuit, previously held by a Democrat, in November 2022. Additionally, five Democratic incumbents in the 4th, 9th, 11th, 35th, and 56th circuits switched parties following the 2018 elections.
- ^ Matt Butler (D) was appointed in the 47th circuit following the resignation of Edison Banks (R).
- ^ The Democratic incumbent in the 1st circuit switched parties following the 2018 elections.
- ^ Pace was appointed by the Brandenburg City Council to replace outgoing mayor Bryan Claycomb, beginning January 1, 2024.
- ^ Watson previously served as mayor from 2005 to 2008.
- ^ Hughes was appointed by the Prestonsburg City Council to replace outgoing mayor Les Stapleton, who resigned on March 12, 2024.
References
[edit]- ^ "2024 Kentucky Election Calendar" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ https://web.sos.ky.gov/electionballots/
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ Bryson, Julie (September 12, 2023). "Kentucky Chief Justice not seeking re-election in 2024". WPSD Local 6. Retrieved November 14, 2023.
- ^ "Official 2018 General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Members by Circuit". Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorneys’ Association. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
- ^ "Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State". Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Dick, Carly (November 11, 2023). "McCracken County Commonwealth's Attorney Dan Boaz says its time to pass the torch". The Paducah Sun. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ^ Fyffe, Tony (December 9, 2023). "Assistant prosecutor files for commonwealth's attorney". The Paintsville Herald. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
