1996 Kentucky elections
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A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 5, 1996. The primary election for all offices was held on May 28, 1996.
Federal offices
United States President
Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Democratic president Bill Clinton won with 46 percent of the vote.
United States Senate
Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Steve Beshear.
United States House of Representatives
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
State offices
Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 1996, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing one seat; however, a coalition of 5 Democrats and 18 Republicans formed to control the chamber.
Kentucky House of Representatives
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 1996.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, gaining one seat.
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 1996. Special elections were held in districts 2 and 4.[1]
District 2
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | William S. Cooper | 33,672 | 27.4 | |
| Nonpartisan | Joseph R. Huddleston | 32,140 | 26.2 | |
| Nonpartisan | Walter Arnold Baker (incumbent) | 30,279 | 24.7 | |
| Nonpartisan | John D. Miller | 26,593 | 21.7 | |
| Total votes | 122,684 | 100.0 | ||
District 4
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Martin E. Johnstone | 157,580 | 67.1 | |
| Nonpartisan | Nicholas King (incumbent) | 77,192 | 32.9 | |
| Total votes | 234,772 | 100.0 | ||
District 7
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nonpartisan | Janet L. Stumbo (incumbent) | Unopposed | |||
| Total votes | 73,736 | 100.0 | |||
Local offices
City councils
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
Ballot measures
Amendment 1
Text
Are you in favor of amending Sections 180 and 187 of the Constitution of Kentucky to remove language permitting a local government to levy a poll tax on each person residing within the county or city, and to remove language requiring the separate schools for "white" and "colored" children be maintained?
Results
- 50–60%
- 60–70%
- 70–80%
- 50–60%
| Choice | Votes | % |
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 Yes
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567,790 | 67.3 |
| No | 276,018 | 32.7 |
| Total votes | 843,808 | 100.00 |
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved July 26, 2025.
- ^ a b c "1996 Kentucky Supreme Court Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
- ^ "1996 Kentucky Constitutional Amendment Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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