A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 8, 2022. The primary election for all offices was held on May 17, 2022.
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Federal offices
editUnited States Senate
editIncumbent senator Rand Paul won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Charles Booker.
United States House of Representatives
editKentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
State offices
editKentucky Senate
editThe Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2022, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up one seat.
Kentucky House of Representatives
editAll 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2022.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up five seats.
Kentucky Supreme Court
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The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 2022.[1]
District 1
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Christopher Shea Nickell (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 115,659 | 100.00 | |||
District 2
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Kelly Thompson | 81,761 | 62.47 | |
| Nonpartisan | Shawn Alcott | 49,119 | 37.53 | |
| Total votes | 130,880 | 100.00 | ||
District 4
edit| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Angela McCormick Bisig | 174,328 | 80.35 | |
| Nonpartisan | Jason Bowman | 42,645 | 19.65 | |
| Total votes | 216,973 | 100.00 | ||
District 6
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- 50–60%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Michelle M. Keller (incumbent) | 87,292 | 54.83 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joseph Fischer | 71,911 | 45.17 | |
| Total votes | 159,203 | 100.00 | ||
Other judicial elections
editAll 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]
Local offices
editCounty officers
editAll county officials were elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices included the County Judge/Executive, Magistrates, Commissioners, County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff.[1]
City councils
editEach incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
editThe Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with odd-numbered districts up for election in 2022.[1]
Ballot measures
editAmendment 1
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 No
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694,311 | 53.55 |
| Yes | 602,226 | 46.45 |
| Total votes | 1,296,537 | 100.00 |
Amendment 2
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
| Choice | Votes | % |
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| No
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742,232 | 52.35 |
| Yes | 675,634 | 47.65 |
| Total votes | 1,417,866 | 100.00 |