2006 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 7, 2006. The primary election for all offices was held on May 16, 2006.
Federal offices
United States House of Representatives
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing four Republicans and two Democrats.
State offices
Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2006, half of the chamber (all even-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 2006.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, picking up five seats.
Kentucky Supreme Court
The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 2006.[1] Additionally, a special election was held in District 5.
District 1
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Bill Cunningham | 77,763 | 61.3 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Johnson | 49,165 | 38.7 | |
| Total votes | 126,928 | 100.0 | ||
District 2
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Nonpartisan | John D. Minton Jr. (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 102,442 | 100.0 | |||
District 4
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William E. McAnulty Jr. (incumbent) | 104,616 | 51.8 | |
| Nonpartisan | Ann O'Malley Shake | 97,483 | 48.2 | |
| Total votes | 202,099 | 100.0 | ||
District 5
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Mary C. Noble | 96,337 | 59.6 | |
| Nonpartisan | John C. Roach (incumbent) | 65,378 | 40.4 | |
| Total votes | 161,715 | 100.0 | ||
District 6
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Wilfrid Schroder | 84,467 | 64.4 | |
| Nonpartisan | Marcus Carey | 46,666 | 35.6 | |
| Total votes | 131,133 | 100.0 | ||
Other judicial elections
All judges of the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Circuit Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to eight-year terms. All judges of the Kentucky District Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.[1]
Commonwealth’s Attorneys
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
Each county elected a Circuit Court Clerk to a six-year term.[1]
Local offices
County officers
All county officials were elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices include the County Judge/Executive, the Fiscal Court (Magistrates and/or Commissioners), County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff.[1]
Mayors
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1] Cities with elections in 2006 included those in Louisville and in Lexington.
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 2006.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2006.[1]