Kentucky down ballot state executive elections, 2011
Three down ballot state executive positions were up for election in Kentucky 2011. These included: treasurer, auditor and commissioner of agriculture. The primary election was held on May 17, 2011 and the general election took place November 8, 2011.
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The Kentucky Treasurer election of 2011 was held on November 8, 2011. The primary election took place on May 17, 2011.
November 8, 2011 general election
Democratic incumbent Todd Hollenbach defeated Republican Lexington City Councilwoman K.C. Crosbie and Libertarian Ken Moellman.
| Kentucky Treasurer, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Todd Hollenbach Incumbent |
48.8% | 393,413 | |
| Republican | K.C. Crosbie | 46.6% | 375,916 | |
| Libertarian | Ken Moellman | 4.6% | 37,261 | |
| Total Votes | 806,590 | |||
May 17, 2011 primaries
Democratic primary
Incumbent Treasurer Todd Hollenbach easily fended off a challenge from education consultant Steve Hamrick in the Democratic party.
| Treasurer -- Democratic primary results | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party |  Todd Hollenbach
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70.95% | |
| Democratic Party | Steve Hamrick | 29.05% | |
| Total Votes | 149,628 | ||
Republican primary
- Lexington City Councilwoman K.C. Crosbie was unopposed for the nomination.[1]
| Treasurer -- Republican primary results | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party | K.C. Crosbie
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N/A | |
| Total Votes | N/A | ||
Attempt to remove Moellman
In early September two Republican activists attempted to have Moellman removed from the ballot by filing a lawsuit that claimed nearly half of his nominating signatures were flawed or fictitious. Under state law, most third-party candidates need 5,000 valid signatures to be placed on the ballot, while Republicans and Democrats are only required to have two signatures.[2] The suit was dropped on September 12.[3]
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The Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts election of 2011 was held on November 8, 2011. The primary election took place on May 17, 2011. Democratic incumbent Crit Luallen was ineligible run for re-election due to term limits.
November 8, 2011 general election
Democratic Lexington management consultant Adam Edelen defeated Republican Lexington developer John T. Kemper III.
| Kentucky Auditor, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Adam Edelen |
55.8% | 440,345 | |
| Republican | John T. Kemper III | 44.2% | 349,366 | |
| Independent | Kim C. Hay | 0% | 75 | |
| Total Votes | 789,786 | |||
May 17, 2011 primaries
Democratic primary
Adam Edelen stood unopposed for the Democratic nomination. Incumbent Crit Luallen was unable to run due to term limits.
| Auditor -- Democratic primary results | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Adam Edelen
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N/A | |
| Total Votes | N/A | ||
Republican primary
Lexington developer John T. Kemper III defeated Addia Kathryn Wuchner to claim the Republican nod.
| Auditor -- Republican primary results | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party | John T. Kemper III
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57.27% | |
| Republican Party | Addia Kathryn Wuchner | 42.73% | |
| Total Votes | 123,696 | ||
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The Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture election of 2011 was held on November 8, 2011. The primary election took place on May 17, 2011. Republican incumbent Richie Farmer was ineligible for re-election due to term limits.
November 8, 2011 general election
Democrat Robert "Bob" Farmer, a Lexington marketing professional lost to Republican farmer and state representative James R. Comer.
| Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture, 2011 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | James Comer, Jr. |
63.8% | 519,183 | |
| Democratic | Robert Farmer | 36.2% | 294,663 | |
| Total Votes | 813,846 | |||
May 17, 2011 primaries
Democratic primary
- Lexington marketing professional Robert "Bob" Farmer
- Lawrenceburg farmer Stewart Gritton
- Richmond lawyer John Faris Lackey
- David Williams
- Retired Montgomery County Judge-Executive B.D. Wilson.[4]
| Commissioner of Agriculture Democratic primary results | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Democratic Party | Robert "Bob" Farmer
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30.40% | |
| Democratic Party | John Faris Lackey | 21.02% | |
| Democratic Party | B. D. Wilson | 19.46% | |
| Democratic Party | Stewart Gritton | 16.57% | |
| Democratic Party | David Williams | 12.57% | |
| Total Votes | 150,223 | ||
Republican primary
Tompkinsville farmer James R. Comer won the Republican nomination, defeating Shelby County Judge-Executive Rob Rothenburger.
| Commissioner of Agriculture Republican primary results | |||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote Percentage | |
| Republican Party | James R. Comer
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66.67% | |
| Republican Party | Rob Rothenburger | 33.33% | |
| Total Votes | 129,421 | ||
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See also
- Statewide elections, 2011
- State executive official elections, 2011
- Kentucky gubernatorial and lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2011
- Kentucky secretary of state election, 2011
- Kentucky attorney general election, 2011
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References
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate filings for State Treasurer, retrieved April 29, 2011
- ↑ Courier Journal, "GOP activists sue, seeking to remove Libertarian from ballot," September 8, 2011
- ↑ The Republic, "Libertarian glad suit challenging his candidacy for treasurer abandoned," September 12, 2011
- ↑ Kentucky Secretary of State, "Candidate filings for Commissioner of Agriculture," retrieved May 4, 2011
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