The Kentucky Senate consists of 38 members. In 1996, half of the chamber (all odd-numbered districts) was up for election.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, losing one seat; however, a coalition of 5 Democrats and 18 Republicans formed to control the chamber.
Kentucky House of Representatives
All 100 seats in the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for election in 1996.[1] Democrats maintained their majority, gaining one seat.
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 1996. Special elections were held in districts 2 and 4.[1]
District 2
1996 Kentucky Supreme Court 2nd district special election
Each incorporated city elected its council members to a two-year term.[1]
School boards
Local school board members are elected to staggered four-year terms, with half up for election in 1996.[1]
Ballot measures
Amendment 1
Text
Are you in favor of amending Sections 180 and 187 of the Constitution of Kentucky to remove language permitting a local government to levy a poll tax on each person residing within the county or city, and to remove language requiring the separate schools for "white" and "colored" children be maintained?
Government
Yes