A general election was held in the U.S. state of Kentucky on November 2, 2004. The primary election for all offices was held on May 18, 2004.
Kentucky had 8 electoral votes in the Electoral College. Republican president George W. Bush won with 60% of the vote.
Incumbent Republican senator Jim Bunning won reelection, defeating Democratic candidate Daniel Mongiardo.
Kentucky has six congressional districts, electing five Republicans and one Democrat. A special election was also held in the 6th district in February 2004.
The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 2004, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election. Republicans maintained their majority, without gaining or losing any seats.
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 2004. Democrats maintained their majority, losing seven seats.
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 2004.
Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2004.
The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2004.