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Kentucky State Senate elections, 2014
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Elections for the Kentucky State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 28, 2014.
Following the general election, there was no change to the majority control of the Kentucky State Senate. The Republican Party strengthened their hold on the chamber by increasing their total seats from 23 to 26. The Democratic Party sustained a loss of two seats, dropping from 16 to 14. The chamber's vacant seat was filled during the general election.
Incumbents retiring
A total of four incumbents did not run for re-election in 2014. Those incumbents were:
| Name | Party | Current Office |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Leeper |  Nonpartisan |
Senate District 2 |
| Jerry Rhoads |  Democratic |
Senate District 6 |
| Katie Stine |  Republican |
Senate District 24 |
| Julie Denton | Republican |
Senate District 36 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 4 election, the Republican Party held the majority in the Kentucky State Senate:
| Kentucky State Senate | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of November 3, 2014 | After November 4, 2014 | |
| Democratic Party | 14 | 12 | |
| Republican Party | 23 | 26 | |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | 38 | |
Qualifications
To be eligible to serve in the Kentucky State Senate, a candidate must be:[1]
- At least 30 years of age at the time of the election
- A citizen of Kentucky
- Resided in the state 6 years preceding the election
- Resided in the district for the last year
Competitiveness
Candidates unopposed by a major party
In 10 of the 19 districts up for election in 2014, there was only one major party candidate running for election. A total of two Democrats and eight Republicans were guaranteed election barring unforeseen circumstances.
Two major party candidates faced off in the general election in 9 of the 19 districts up for election.
Primary challenges
A total of three incumbents faced primary competition on May 20. Four incumbents did not seek re-election in 2014 and another 11 incumbents advanced past the primary without opposition. The state senators facing primary competition included:
- District 16: Incumbent Sara Beth Gregory (R) was defeated in the Republican primary by George Maxwell "Max" Wise.
- District 20: Incumbent Paul R. Hornback (R) defeated Tony McCurdy in the Republican primary.
- District 38: Incumbent Dan Malano Seum (R) defeated Brenda Sue "Susie" Board in the Republican primary.
Retiring incumbents
Four incumbent senators did not run for re-election, while 14 (77.8%) ran for re-election. A list of those incumbents, one Democrat, two Republicans and an Independent, can be found above.
List of candidates
District 2
Note: Incumbent Bob Leeper (I) did not run for re-election.
May 20 Democratic primary result:
May 20 Republican primary result:
- Danny Carroll: 3,195
- David Hoffman: 2,621
- Danny Carroll: 3,195
November 4 General election candidates:
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- Jeff G. Parker: 17,585
- Danny Carroll: 24,752
District 4
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- J. Dorsey Ridley - Incumbent Ridley was first elected to the chamber in 2004.
- J. Dorsey Ridley
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 6
Note: Incumbent Jerry Rhoads (D) did not run for re-election.
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- William M. Cox Jr.: 7,411
- M. Douglas "Doug" Smith: 3,665
- William M. Cox Jr.: 7,411
- May 20 Republican primary result:
November 4 General election candidates:
- William M. Cox Jr.: 16,230
- C.B. Embry Jr.: 21,591
District 8
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Joe Bowen - Incumbent Bowen was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Joe Bowen
November 4 General election candidates:
District 10
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- Dennis L. Parrett - Incumbent Parrett was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Dennis L. Parrett
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
November 4 General election candidates:
District 12
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Alice Forgy Kerr - Incumbent Kerr was first elected to the chamber in 1998.
- Alice Forgy Kerr
November 4 General election candidates:
- Kathy Warnecke Ryan: 15,583
- Alice Forgy Kerr: 26,458
District 14
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Jimmy Higdon - Incumbent Higdon was first elected to the chamber in 2009.
- Jimmy Higdon
November 4 General election candidates:
District 16
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Sara Beth Gregory: 11,743 - Incumbent Gregory was first elected to the chamber in 2012.
- Max Wise: 14,037
November 4 General election candidates:
District 18
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- Robin Webb - Incumbent Webb was first elected to the chamber in 2009.
- Robin Webb
- May 20 Republican primary result:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Robin Webb: 21,533
- Tony Downey: 12,817
District 20
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Paul R. Hornback: 6,079 - Incumbent Hornback was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Tony McCurdy: 1,256
- Paul R. Hornback: 6,079
November 4 General election candidates:
District 22
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Tom Buford - Incumbent Buford was first elected to the chamber in 1990.
- Tom Buford
November 4 General election candidates:
District 24
Note: Incumbent Katie Stine (R) did not run for re-election.
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Wil Schroder: 4,555
- Deb Sheldon: 2,439
- Brandon N. Voelker: 2,057
- Wil Schroder: 4,555
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jason Michael Steffen: 13,547
- Wil Schroder: 21,792
District 26
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Ernie Harris - Incumbent Harris was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
- Ernie Harris
November 4 General election candidates:
District 28
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- R. J. Palmer II - Incumbent Palmer was first elected to the chamber in 2000.
- R. J. Palmer II
- May 20 Republican primary result:
November 4 General election candidates:
- R. J. Palmer II: 16,656
- Ralph Alvarado: 18,636
District 30
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Brandon D. Smith - Incumbent Smith was first elected to the chamber in 2008.
- Brandon D. Smith
November 4 General election candidates:
- Jordan Bowling Palmer: 9,733
- Brandon D. Smith: 27,447
District 32
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Mike Wilson - Incumbent Wilson was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Mike Wilson
November 4 General election candidates:
District 34
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Jared K. Carpenter - Incumbent Carpenter was first elected to the chamber in 2010.
- Jared K. Carpenter
November 4 General election candidates:
- Michael S. Cope: 12,540
- Jared K. Carpenter: 22,932
District 36
Note: Incumbent Julie Denton (R) did not run for re-election.
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- May 20 Republican primary result:
November 4 General election candidates:
- Siddique Malik: 16,011
- Julie Raque Adams: 31,623
District 38
- May 20 Democratic primary result:
- No candidates filed for election.
- May 20 Republican primary result:
- Brenda Sue "Susie" Board: 1,832
- Dan Malano Seum: 5,280 - Incumbent Seum was first elected to the chamber in 1994.
November 4 General election candidates:
See also
External links
- Kentucky Secretary of State - 2014 Primary Election Results
- Kentucky Secretary of State - Candidate Filings with the Office of the Secretary of State
- Kentucky Secretary of State - Official general election results
Footnotes
