A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 8, 1983. The primary election for all offices was held on May 24, 1983.
Governor
Lieutenant Governor
Secretary of State
Results
Attorney General
Results
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.
Kentucky Senate The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 1983, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election. Democrats maintained their majority, losing one seat. In 1983, senators were elected to five-year terms in order to move future elections to even-numbered years.
Judicial elections All judges of the Kentucky Court of Appeals and the Kentucky Circuit Courts were elected in non-partisan elections to eight-year terms.
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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