A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 4, 1986. The primary election for all offices was held on May 27, 1986.
Federal offices United States Senate
Incumbent senator Wendell Ford won reelection, defeating Republican challenger Jackson Andrews.
United States House of Representatives In 1986, Kentucky had seven congressional districts, electing four Democrats and three Republicans.
State offices Kentucky Senate The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 1986, half of the chamber (all even-numbered districts) was up for election. Democrats maintained their majority, gaining one seat.
Kentucky House of Representatives
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 1986. Democrats maintained their majority, losing one seat.
Kentucky Supreme Court
The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 3 was up for election in 1986.
District 3
Local offices School boards Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 1986.
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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