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2004 Kentucky elections

2004 Kentucky elections

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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 2, 2004. The primary election for all offices was held on May 18, 2004.

Federal offices

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United States President

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Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican president George W. Bush won with 60% of the vote.

United States Senate

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Incumbent Republican senator Jim Bunning won reelection, defeating Democratic candidate Daniel Mongiardo.

United States House of Representatives

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Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat. A special election was also held in the 6th district in February 2004.

State offices

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Kentucky Senate

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The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2004, 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

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All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2004.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing seven seats.

Kentucky Supreme Court

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Districts of the Supreme Court from 1991 to 2022.

The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 7 was up for election in 2004.[1]

District 7

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Results by county:
  Scott
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  Stumbo
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
2004 Kentucky Supreme Court 7th district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Will T. Scott 80,651 50.7
Nonpartisan Janet Stumbo (incumbent) 78,529 49.3
Total votes 159,180 100.0

Local offices

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Mayors

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Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]

City councils

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Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]

School boards

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Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2004.[1]

Louisville Metro Council

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The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2004.[1]

Ballot measures

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Amendment 1

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Results by county:
  Yes
  •   50–60%
  •   60–70%
  •   70–80%
  •   80–90%
  •   90–100%
Amendment 1[2]
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 1,222,125 74.6
No 417,097 25.4
Total votes 1,639,222 100.00

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved June 17, 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Official 2004 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections.