2012 Kentucky Senate election


The 2012 Kentucky Senate election was held on November 6, 2012. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 22. Half of the senate was up for election. Prior to the election 22 seats were held by Republicans and 15 were held by Democrats, while one was held by Independent senator Bob Leeper, who caucused with the Republicans. Republicans maintained their majority in the chamber, gaining one seat.

Retirements

  1. 1st District: Kenneth W. Winters retired.
  2. 15th District: Vernie McGaha retired.
  3. 23rd District: Jack Westwood retired.

Incumbents defeated

  1. 3rd District: Joey Pendleton lost re-election to Whitney Westerfield.

Closest races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:
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Special elections

District 16 special

Sara Beth Gregory was elected in December 2012 following the resignation of David L. Williams.

District 7