CS Knowledge Base

Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Lois Combs Weinberg.

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

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.

All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2002.^[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing one seat.

The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 3 was up for election in 2002.^[1]

All judges of the Kentucky District Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.^[1]

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 in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.^[1] Cities with elections in 2002 included those in Louisville and in Lexington.

Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.^[1]

Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2002.^[1]

The Louisville Metro Council was established in 2002, with all districts up for election.^[1]