2002 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 5, 2002. The primary election for all offices was held on May 21, 2002.
Federal offices
[edit]United States Senate
[edit]Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Lois Combs Weinberg.
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 2002, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up two seats.
Kentucky House of Representatives
[edit]All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2002.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing 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 3 was up for election in 2002.[1]
District 3
[edit]| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
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| Nonpartisan | Joseph Lambert (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 67,874 | 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 will be 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 2002.[1]
Louisville Metro Council
[edit]The Louisville Metro Council was established in 2002, with all districts up for election.[1]
See also
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