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2016 Kentucky elections

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2016 Kentucky elections

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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 8, 2016. The primary election for all offices was held on May 17, 2016.

Federal offices

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President of the United States

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United States Senate

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Incumbent senator Rand Paul won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Jim Gray.

United States House of Representatives

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Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.

State offices

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Kentucky Senate

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The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2016, 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 2016.[1] Republicans gained control of the chamber from Democrats, picking up 17 seats.

Kentucky Supreme Court

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2016 Kentucky Supreme Court 5th district election

November 8, 2016
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Candidate Laurance B. VanMeter Glenn Acree
Popular vote 178,720 62,624
Percentage 74.1% 25.9%

County results
VanMeter:      70–80%      80–90%

Justice before election

Mary C. Noble

Elected Justice

Laurance B. VanMeter

The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 5 was up for election in 2016.[1]

District 5

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2016 Kentucky Supreme Court 5th district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Larry VanMeter 178,720 74.1
Nonpartisan Glenn Acree 62,624 25.9
Total votes 241,344 100.0

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 2016.[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 2016.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Kentucky Election Schedule, 2010–2024" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 1, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2026.
  2. "Official 2016 General Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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