1980 Kentucky elections

1980 Kentucky elections

A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 4, 1980. The primary election for all offices was held on May 27, 1980.

Federal offices

United States President

In 1980, Kentucky had 9 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican candidate Ronald Reagan won with 49 percent of the vote.

United States Senate

Incumbent Democratic senator Wendell Ford won reelection, defeating Republican challenger Mary Louise Foust.

United States House of Representatives

In 1980, Kentucky had seven congressional districts, electing four Democrats and three Republicans.

State offices

Kentucky Supreme Court

1980 Kentucky Supreme Court elections
November 4, 1980
2 of the 7 districts of the Kentucky Supreme Court

The Kentucky Supreme Court consists of seven justices elected in non-partisan elections to staggered eight-year terms. District 7 was up for election in 1980. A special elections was held in district 5.[1]

District 5

1980 Kentucky Supreme Court 5th district special election
 
Candidate Robert F. Stephens N. Mitchell Meade
Popular vote 65,709 47,207
Percentage 58.2% 41.8%
Justice before election

Robert F. Stephens

 Elected Justice

Robert F. Stephens

1980 Kentucky Supreme Court 5th district special election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan Robert F. Stephens (incumbent) 65,709 58.2
Nonpartisan N. Mitchell Meade 47,207 41.8
Total votes 112,916 100.0

District 7

1980 Kentucky Supreme Court 7th district election
 
Candidate James B. Stephenson Cordell H. Martin
Popular vote 51,387 34,389
Percentage 59.9% 40.1%
Justice before election

James B. Stephenson

 Elected Justice

James B. Stephenson

1980 Kentucky Supreme Court 7th district election[2]
Party Candidate Votes %
Nonpartisan James B. Stephenson (incumbent) 51,387 59.9
Nonpartisan Cordell H. Martin 34,389 40.1
Total votes 85,776 100.0

Local offices

School boards

Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 1980.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Kentucky Election Schedule" (PDF). Kentucky Secretary of State. Retrieved June 5, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "1980 Kentucky Supreme Court Election Results" (PDF). Kentucky State Board of Elections.
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