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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
[edit]United States President
[edit]Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican president George W. Bush won with 60% of the vote.
United States Senate
[edit]Incumbent Republican senator Jim Bunning won reelection, defeating Democratic candidate Daniel Mongiardo.
United States House of Representatives
[edit]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
[edit]Kentucky Senate
[edit]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
[edit]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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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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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Nonpartisan | Will T. Scott | 80,651 | 50.7 | |
Nonpartisan | Janet Stumbo (incumbent) | 78,529 | 49.3 | |
Total votes | 159,180 | 100.0 |
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.[1]
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 2004.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
[edit]The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2004.[1]
Ballot measures
[edit]Amendment 1
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
Choice | Votes | % |
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1,222,125 | 74.6 |
No | 417,097 | 25.4 |
Total votes | 1,639,222 | 100.00 |