A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 3, 1998. The primary election for all offices was held on May 26, 1998.
Federal offices United States Senate
Republican candidate Jim Bunning defeated fellow congressman Scotty Baesler following the retirement of incumbent senator Wendell Ford.
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 1998, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election. The bipartisan coalition led by Larry Saunders maintained its 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 1998. 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. Districts 1, 2, 4, and 6 were up for election in 1998.
District 1
District 2
District 4
District 6
Other judicial elections All judges of the Kentucky District Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to four-year terms.
Local offices County officers
All county officials were elected in partisan elections to four-year terms. The offices include the County Judge/Executive, the Fiscal Court (Magistrates and/or Commissioners), County Clerk, County Attorney, Jailer, Coroner, Surveyor, Property Value Administrator, Constables, and Sheriff.
Mayors Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years. Cities with elections in 1998 included those in Louisville and in Lexington.
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 1998.
Ballot measures Amendment 1 Text
Results
Amendment 2 Text
Results
See also Elections in Kentucky Politics of Kentucky Political party strength in Kentucky
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