Kentucky elections, 2018
This page is an overview of the 2018 Kentucky elections, including the state's election results, the offices on the ballot covered by Ballotpedia, featured elections, election dates, and frequently asked questions.
To see our analysis of the 2018 elections, visit Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub.
Results
U.S. House
Kentucky U.S. House General Elections 2018 |
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| Kentucky's 1st Congressional District |
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| Kentucky's 2nd Congressional District |
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Thomas Loecken (Independent) |
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| Kentucky's 3rd Congressional District |
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Gregory Boles (Libertarian Party) |
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| Kentucky's 4th Congressional District |
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Mike Moffett (Independent) |
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| Kentucky's 5th Congressional District |
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| Kentucky's 6th Congressional District |
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Frank Harris (Libertarian Party) Did not make the ballot: |
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State ballot measures
- See also: Kentucky 2018 ballot measures
Click on the following links for state ballot measure results:
State legislature
Click on the following links for state legislative election results:
State courts
Click on the following links for state court election results:
Local government
Click on the following links for local election results:
- Lexington, Kentucky - Mayor, county commission, commonwealth's attorney, circuit court clerk, county judge/executive, county attorney, county clerk, county sheriff, coroner, property valuation administrator, city council, constables, local judgeships
- Louisville, Kentucky - Mayor, county commission, commonwealth's attorney, circuit court clerk, county judge/executive, county attorney, county clerk, county sheriff, coroner, property valuation administrator, city council, constables, local judgeships, special district board members
Election analysis
Tens of thousands of elections took place in 2018 across the United States, including primary and general elections at the federal, state, and local levels. Within these elections, there were a variety of different trends and patterns that relayed a certain level of political significance. In 2018, we identified and followed a series of narratives—big picture stories—up-and-down the ballot and across the country throughout the year.
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub presents our analysis, research, and curation of the 2018 elections.
Offices on the ballot
Below is a list of 2018 Kentucky elections covered by Ballotpedia. Follow the links to learn more about each type.
See also:
Democratic Party primaries in Kentucky, 2018
Republican Party primaries in Kentucky, 2018
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Featured elections
The following Kentucky elections were identified as featured elections based on electoral history, competitive polling, campaign finance data, or significant involvement from noteworthy individuals or organizations. The list also includes primary elections that featured conflict between different factions within the political party.
Federal elections
Primary elections
General elections
There were no featured U.S. Senate general elections in Kentucky in 2018.
State elections
Primary elections
There were no featured state-level primary elections in Kentucky in 2018.
General elections
There were no featured state-level general elections in Kentucky in 2018.
Local elections
There were no featured local elections in Kentucky in 2018.
Election dates
Statewide election dates in Kentucky are listed below. For more dates, please see Ballotpedia:Calendar.
Statewide election dates
May 22, 2018: Primary election
November 6, 2018: General election
Polling hours: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.[1]
Local election dates
Ballotpedia provides comprehensive ballot coverage of municipal elections in the nation's 100 largest cities by population, including races for trial court judgeships and county offices that overlap them. Ballotpedia also covers the nation's 200 largest public school districts by student enrollment and all school districts overlapping the top 100 cities by population. This list also includes state legislative special elections:
February 20, 2018:
Kentucky House of Representatives District 49 (General)
February 27, 2018:
Kentucky House of Representatives District 89 (General)
May 22, 2018:
Lexington (Primary)
Louisville (Primary)
November 6, 2018:
Lexington (General)
Louisville (General)
Fayette County Public Schools (General)
Jefferson County Public Schools (General)
Frequently asked questions
When were the polls open?
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.[2]
See State Poll Opening and Closing Times (2018) for more information
Where could I find election results?
Election results are posted on Ballotpedia's election overview pages, as well as the relevant candidate pages. You can find links to the election overview pages in the "Offices on the ballot" section of this page.
How did primaries work in Kentucky?
See Primary elections in Kentucky.
How could I register to vote?
See Voting in Kentucky.
Was there an early voting period?
See Voting in Kentucky.
Who was eligible for absentee voting?
What were the voter ID laws in Kentucky?
See Voter identification laws by state.
How could I have filed to run for office?
See Ballot access requirements for political candidates in Kentucky for information on how to run for state or federal office.
What did Ballotpedia cover?
See Election coverage approach for Ballotpedia.
How do I contact Ballotpedia with a question?
Email us at editor@ballotpedia.org.
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