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2012 Kentucky elections
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 6, 2012. The primary election for all offices was held on May 22, 2012. Federal officesUnited States PresidentKentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican Mitt Romney won all of them with 60% of the popular vote. United States House of RepresentativesKentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat. State officesKentucky SenateThe Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2012, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Republicans maintained their majority, picking up one seat. Kentucky House of RepresentativesAll 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2012.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing four seats. Kentucky Supreme Court The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 7 was up for election in 2012.[1] District 6 Scott
Commonwealth’s AttorneysCommonwealth'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 ClerksEach county elected a Circuit Court Clerk to a six-year term.[1] Local officesMayorsMayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1] City councilsEach incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1] School boardsLocal school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2012.[1] Louisville Metro CouncilThe Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2012.[1] Ballot measuresAmendment 1
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