A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 3, 1987. The primary election for all offices was held on May 26, 1987.
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Results
Attorney General
Auditor of Public Accounts
Results
State Treasurer
Results
Commissioner of Agriculture
Results
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Results
Railroad Commission
The three members of the Kentucky Railroad Commission were elected to four-year terms.
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.
Circuit Clerks Each county elected a Circuit Court Clerk to a six-year term.
Local offices Mayors Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms. Prior to 1992, cities held their elections in odd-numbered years, in either the year preceding or following a presidential election.
City councils Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.
See also Elections in Kentucky Politics of Kentucky Political party strength in Kentucky
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