| Election Name: | 2008 Kentucky elections |
| Country: | Kentucky |
| Ongoing: | yes |
| Previous Election: | 2007 Kentucky elections |
| Previous Year: | 2007 |
| Next Election: | 2010 Kentucky elections |
| Next Year: | 2010 |
A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 4, 2008. The primary election for all offices was held on May 20, 2008.
See main article: article and 2008 United States presidential election in Kentucky. Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican John McCain won all of them with 57% of the popular vote.
See main article: 2008 United States Senate election in Kentucky. Incumbent senator Mitch McConnell won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford.
See main article: 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in Kentucky. Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing four Republicans and two Democrats.
The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2008, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) 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 2008. Democrats maintained their majority, gaining two seats.
The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 5 was up for election in 2008.[1]
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2008.
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2008.