2010 Election Preview - The Basics

2010 is an exciting election year with lots of seats up for a vote.  There is a lot to talk about in terms of KFTC's exciting program of work in which we'll be registering, educating, and mobilizing tens of thousands of Kentuckians to have an impact.  For now, though, take a look at this basic background information - what's up for election and what the basic calendar is.  Note especially that the Candidate Filing Deadline is Tomorrow and you can take a look to see who's already filed for seats in your area.

2010 Elections

- The U.S. Senate seat currently filled by Jim Bunning

- All 6 U.S. House seats from Kentucky

- Half (even district numbers) of the 38 Kentucky Senate seats

- All 100 of the Kentucky House of Representatives seats

- Local school boards (half of the members)

- 3rd District KY Supreme Court

- District Judges

- Officers for all 120 county governments (Judge/Executives, Magistrates, Commissioners, County Clerks, County Attorneys, Jailers, Coroners, Surveyors, PVAs, Constables, and Sheriffs

- All City Council Members (or commissioners)  (only odd-numbered districts in Louisville, though).

- Most Mayors (including big elections in Lexington and Louisville)

Simple 2010 Election Calendar

January 26 (tomorrow) - Candidate Filing Deadline.  This is the deadline by which all candidates have to file with the Secretary of States's Office.  To learn what candidates have filed for offices in your area, visit the Secretary of State's web site.

February 2 – Special Election for the 24th District House (in Casey, Marion, and Pulaski counties).  Candidates are Terry Mills (D) vs Leo Johnson (R).  Polls open 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

April 19 – Primary Voter Registration Deadline.

May 18 – Primary Election.  Polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

August 10 - Candidate filing deadline to register as an independent (in some races).

October 4 – Voter Registration Deadline for the General Election.

November 2 – General Election.  Polls open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Stay tuned for more information about KFTC's Voter Empowerment plans this year to have a big impact on these critical elections.