2012 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 6, 2012. The primary election for all offices was held on May 22, 2012.
Federal offices
[edit]United States President
[edit]Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican Mitt Romney won all of them with 60% of the popular vote.
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 2012, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up one seat.
Kentucky House of Representatives
[edit]All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2012.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing four 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 2012.[1]
District 6
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Will T. Scott (incumbent) | 86,928 | 58.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | Janet Stumbo | 62,581 | 41.9 | |
| Total votes | 149,509 | 100.0 | ||
Commonwealth’s Attorneys
[edit]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 the Kentucky Circuit Courts.
Circuit Clerks
[edit]Each of the 57 circuits of the Kentucky Circuit Courts elected a clerk to a six-year term.[1]
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 2012.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
[edit]The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2012.[1]
Ballot measures
[edit]Amendment 1
[edit]| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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1,298,340 | 84.5 |
| No | 238,320 | 15.5 |
| Total votes | 1,536,660 | 100.00 |
