2000 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 7, 2000. The primary election for all offices was held on May 16, 2000.
Federal offices
[edit]United States President
[edit]Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican candidate George W. Bush won with 56 percent of the vote.
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 2000, 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
[edit]All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2000.[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. District 5 was up for election in 2000.[1]
District 5
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- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 50–60%
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Nonpartisan | James E. Keller (incumbent) | 114,829 | 58.3 | |
| Nonpartisan | Larry Forgy | 82,282 | 41.7 | |
| Total votes | 197,111 | 100.0 | ||
Commonwealth’s Attorneys
[edit]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
[edit]Each county elected a Circuit Court Clerk to a six-year term.[1]
Local offices
[edit]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 2000.[1]
Ballot measures
[edit]Amendment 1
[edit]| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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576,081 | 52.3 |
| No | 524,877 | 47.7 |
| Total votes | 1,100,958 | 100.00 |
Amendment 2
[edit]| Choice | Votes | % |
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| Yes
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547,020 | 50.6 |
| No | 535,025 | 49.4 |
| Total votes | 1,082,045 | 100.00 |
See also
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