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.^[1] 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.^[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing seven seats.

2004 Kentucky Supreme Court 7th district election

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Candidate Will T. Scott Janet Stumbo Popular vote 80,651 78,529 Percentage 50.7% 49.3%

County results Scott:      50–60%      60–70% Stumbo:      50–60%      60–70%

Justice before election Janet Stumbo Elected Justice Will T. Scott

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.^[1]

Mayors in Kentucky are elected to four-year terms, with cities holding their elections in either presidential or midterm years.^[1]

Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.^[1]

Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 2004.^[1]

The Louisville Metro Council is elected to staggered four-year terms, with even-numbered districts up for election in 2004.^[1]