2000 Kentucky elections

2000 Kentucky elections

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 23, 2000.

Federal offices

United States President

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

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

State offices

Kentucky Senate

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

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

Districts of the Supreme Court from 1991 to 2022.

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

Results by county:
  Keller
  •   50โ€“60%
  •   60โ€“70%
  Forgy
  •   50โ€“60%
2000 Kentucky Supreme Court 5th district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan James E. Keller (incumbent) 114,829 58.3
Nonpartisan Larry Forgy 82,282 41.7
Total votes 197,111 100.0

Commonwealthโ€™s Attorneys

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

Each county elected a Circuit Court Clerk to a six-year term.[1]

Local offices

Mayors

Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.[1]

City councils

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

School boards

Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2000.[1]

Ballot measures

Amendment 1

Text

Are you in favor of amending the Constitution to establish annual sessions of the legislature, in addition to the current 60 legislative day regular session in even numbered years, by requiring the Kentucky General Assembly to meet in odd-numbered years for up to 30 legislative days during which the General Assembly may consider any issue except that the General Assembly shall be prohibited from passing any bill raising revenue or appropriating funds unless agreed to by three-fifths of all members elected to each house?

Results

Amendment 1[2]
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 576,081 52.3
No 524,877 47.7
Total votes 1,100,958 100.00

Amendment 2

Text

Are you in favor of amending the Constitution to abolish the Railroad Commission, and transfer its duties to another State agency?

Results

Amendment 2[2]
Choice Votes %
Referendum passed Yes 547,020 50.6
No 535,025 49.4
Total votes 1,082,045 100.00

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Official 2000 General Election Results". Kentucky State Board of Elections.