2004 Kentucky elections

2004 Kentucky elections

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

United States President

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

United States Senate

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

United States House of Representatives

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

Kentucky Senate

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

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

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

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

Mayors

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

City councils

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

School boards

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

Louisville Metro Council

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

Ballot measures

Amendment 1

Amendment 1[2]
Choice Votes %
Yes 1,222,125 74.6
No 417,097 25.4
Total votes 1,639,222 100.00

See also

References

  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.