Lucy Ferguson VanMeter
Lucy Ferguson VanMeter is a judge of the Kentucky 22nd Circuit Court 3rd Division. She assumed office on November 20, 2018. Her current term ends on January 6, 2031.
Ferguson VanMeter is running in a special election for the Division 1 judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals 5th Appellate District. The primary for this office on May 19, 2026, was canceled.
Education
Lucy Ferguson VanMeter was born and lives in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned a B.A. from DePauw University and a J.D. from the University of Kentucky College of Law.[1]
Career
VanMeter's career experience includes working as an attorney with Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: Kentucky intermediate appellate court elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
Special general election for Kentucky Court of Appeals 5th Division 1
Incumbent Will Moynahan (Nonpartisan) and Lucy Ferguson VanMeter (Nonpartisan) are running in the special general election for Kentucky Court of Appeals 5th Division 1 on November 3, 2026.
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| Lucy Ferguson VanMeter (Nonpartisan) | ||
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Nonpartisan primary
The primary scheduled for May 19, 2026, was canceled. Incumbent Will Moynahan (Nonpartisan) and Lucy Ferguson VanMeter (Nonpartisan) advanced from the special primary for Kentucky Court of Appeals 5th Division 1 without appearing on the ballot.
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2022
See also: City elections in Lexington, Kentucky (2022)
General election
General election for Kentucky 22nd Circuit Court 3rd Division
Incumbent Lucy Ferguson VanMeter won election in the general election for Kentucky 22nd Circuit Court 3rd Division on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lucy Ferguson VanMeter (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 55,275 | |
| Total votes: 55,275 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Lucy Ferguson VanMeter advanced from the primary for Kentucky 22nd Circuit Court 3rd Division.
2018
General election
General election for Kentucky 22nd Circuit Court 3rd Division
Lucy Ferguson VanMeter defeated John Reynolds in the general election for Kentucky 22nd Circuit Court 3rd Division on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Lucy Ferguson VanMeter (Nonpartisan) | 70.0 | 66,763 | |
 | John Reynolds (Nonpartisan) | 30.0 | 28,632 | |
| Total votes: 95,395 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Lucy Ferguson VanMeter and John Reynolds advanced from the primary for Kentucky 22nd Circuit Court 3rd Division.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Todd Page (Nonpartisan)
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
Judges of the Kentucky Circuit Courts are elected to eight-year terms in nonpartisan elections. They must run for re-election if they wish to serve subsequent terms.[2]
The chief judge is selected by his or her peers and serves a two-year term.[2]
Qualifications
In order to serve on this court, a judge must be:[2]
- a U.S. citizen;
- a resident of the represented district for at least two years; and
- licensed to practice law for at least eight years.
Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Kentucky, Western District of Kentucky
State courts:
Kentucky Supreme Court • Kentucky Court of Appeals • Kentucky Circuit Courts • Kentucky District Courts • Kentucky Family Court
State resources:
Courts in Kentucky • Kentucky judicial elections • Judicial selection in Kentucky
