• Source: 2012 Kentucky elections

      • 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




      = United States President

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      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

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


      State offices




      = Kentucky Senate

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      The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2012, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election. Republicans maintained their majority, picking up one seat.


      = Kentucky House of Representatives

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      All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2012. 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.


      District 6




      = Commonwealth’s Attorneys

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      Commonwealth's Attorneys, who serve as the prosecutors for felonies in the state, are elected to six-year terms. One attorney is elected for each of the 57 circuits of the Kentucky Circuit Courts.


      = Circuit Clerks

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      Each county elected a Circuit Court Clerk to a six-year term.


      Local offices




      = 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.


      = City councils

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


      = School boards

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      Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2012.


      = 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 2012.


      Ballot measures




      = Amendment 1

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      See also


      Elections in Kentucky
      Politics of Kentucky
      Political party strength in Kentucky


      References

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