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Primary Election Wrap-Up

Primary Election Wrap-Up

By Gabe Bullard

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Local News Politics
May 22, 2012

About 14 percent of registered voters in Kentucky cast ballots Tuesday in primary battles on the federal, state and city levels. Here’s a rundown of the results:

Federal

  • More than 40 Percent of Kentucky Democratic Voters Choose “Uncommitted” Over Obama
  • Massie Decisively Wins Fourth Congressional District Primary

State

  • Only One Incumbent Defeated in Legislative Primaries
  • McGarvey Wins Democratic Nod in 19th District Senate Race
  • Meeks Beats Tea Party Candidate in State House Primary

City

  • Scott Easily Wins District 1 Primary
  • Shanklin Overcomes Scandal to Win Primary
  • Incumbent Owen Wins Democratic Nod for Eighth District Council Seat
  • Fowler and Heuglin Will Face Off For 14th District Metro Council Seat
  • Tea Party Candidate Defeats Incumbent Jon Ackerson In Metro Council Upset
  • Wine Wins Commonwealth’s Attorney Race
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