2024 Kentucky elections
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 5, 2024. The primary election for all offices was held on May 21, 2024. The last day to register to vote in the primary election was April 22 and the last day to register to vote in the general election was October 7.
Federal offices
Kentucky has 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. The candidates certified to appear on the ballot, In order of their appearance, were Republican Party candidate Donald Trump, Democratic Party candidate Kamala Harris, Kentucky Party candidate Jill Stein, independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., independent candidate Shiva Ayyadurai, and Libertarian Party candidate Chase Oliver. Trump previously won the state in both 2016 and 2020.
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat.
State offices
Kentucky Senate
The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2024, half of the chamber was up for election. Republicans maintained their majority without gaining or losing any seats.
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2024. Republicans maintained their majority without gaining or losing any seats.
The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of 7 justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 5, occupied by chief justice Laurance B. VanMeter, was the only seat up for election in 2024. The district is composed of 8 counties in the Lexington area. VanMeter announced in September 2023 that he would not be seeking reelection. He was succeeded by judge Pamela R. Goodwine.
Commonwealth’s Attorneys
Commonwealth's Attorneys, who serve as the prosecutors for felonies in the state, are elected to six-year terms. One attorney is elected for each of the 57 circuits of the Kentucky Circuit Courts. Following the 2018 elections, 32 attorneys were affiliated with the Democratic Party, 24 with the Republican party, and one independent.
Circuit Clerks
Each county elected a Circuit Court Clerk to a six-year term. Republican candidates won in 76 counties, while Democrats won 44.
Local offices
Mayors
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years. Cities with mayoral elections in 2024 included Ashland, Bowling Green, Covington, Frankfort, Newport, Owensboro, and Paducah. Special elections were held for unexpired terms in Brandenburg and Prestonsburg.
City Councils
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.
School boards
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2024.
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2024.
Ballot measures
Two constitutional amendments were proposed by the Kentucky General Assembly to be voted on in the general election.
The amendment prevents people who are not United States citizens from voting.
If enacted, the amendment would have allowed the General Assembly to fund charter schools.