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2008 Kentucky Senate election

The 2008 Kentucky Senate election was held on November 4, 2008. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 20. Half of the senate (all odd-numbered seats) was up for election. Prior to the election 22 seats were held by Republicans and 15 were held by Democrats, while one was held by Independent senator Bob Leeper, who caucused with the Republicans. Republicans maintained their majority in the chamber, without gaining or losing any seats.

Predictions

Retirements

  1. 9th District: Richie Sanders (R) retired.
  2. 11th District: Dick Roeding (R) retired.

Closest races

Seats where the margin of victory was under 10%:

Special elections

District 30 special

District 1

District 3

District 5

District 7

District 9

District 11

District 13

District 15

District 17

District 19

District 21

District 23

District 25

District 27

District 29

District 31

District 33

District 35

District 37

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