Not to be confused with 2010 United States Senate election in Kentucky.
2010 Kentucky Senate election
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Leader
David Williams
Ed Worley (retired)
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January 6, 2003
Leader's seat
16th – Burkesville
34th – Richmond
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22
15
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7
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5
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Results: Republican hold Republican gain Democratic hold Democratic gain Independent hold No election Popular vote: 50–60% 60–70% >90% 50–60% >90% 40–50%
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David Williams
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David Williams
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The 2010 Kentucky Senate election was held on November 2, 2010. The Republican and Democratic primary elections were held on May 18. Half of the senate (all even-numbered seats) were up for election. Republicans increased their majority in the chamber, gaining two seats.[1]
A numbered map of the senate districts at the time can be viewed here.
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^"Kerr narrowly defeats Blevins". The Lexington Herald-Leader. November 3, 2010. p. A6.
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