1998 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 3, 1998. The primary election for all offices was held on May 19, 1998.
Federal offices
[edit]United States Senate
[edit]Republican candidate Jim Bunning defeated fellow congressman Scotty Baesler following the retirement of incumbent senator Wendell Ford.
United States House of Representatives
[edit]Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
State offices
[edit]Kentucky Senate
[edit]The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 1998, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] The bipartisan coalition led by Larry Saunders maintained its majority, without gaining or losing any seats.
Kentucky House of Representatives
[edit]All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 1998.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, gaining one seat.
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. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 1998.[1]
District 1
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William Graves (incumbent) | 50,048 | 51.3 | |
| Nonpartisan | Rick Johnson | 47,587 | 48.7 | |
| Total votes | 97,635 | 100.0 | ||
District 2
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 80–90%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William S. Cooper (incumbent) | 61,998 | 60.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | Walter Arnold Baker | 41,191 | 39.9 | |
| Total votes | 103,189 | 100.0 | ||
District 4
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Nonpartisan | Martin E. Johnstone (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 133,193 | 100.0 | |||
District 6
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | Donald C. Wintersheimer (incumbent) | 62,336 | 61.8 | |
| Nonpartisan | Edwin F. Kagin | 38,538 | 38.2 | |
| Total votes | 100,874 | 100.0 | ||
Other judicial elections
[edit]All judges of the Kentucky District Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.[1]
Local offices
[edit]County officers
[edit]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
[edit]Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]
City councils
[edit]Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
School boards
[edit]Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 1998.[1]
Ballot measures
[edit]Amendment 1
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50%
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 No
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431,304 | 51.1 |
| Yes | 413,143 | 48.9 |
| Total votes | 844,447 | 100.00 |
Amendment 2
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 80–90%
- 90–100%
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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678,141 | 78.7 |
| No | 183,806 | 21.3 |
| Total votes | 861,947 | 100.00 |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g h "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ^ "Official 1998 General Election Results: Supreme Court District 1" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
- ^ "Official 1998 General Election Results: Supreme Court District 2" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
- ^ "Official 1998 General Election Results: Supreme Court District 4" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
- ^ "Official 1998 General Election Results: Supreme Court District 6" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
- ^ a b "Official 1998 General Election Results: Constitutional Amendments". Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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