2014 United States Senate election in Kentucky

none 2014 Kentucky Senate election January 2026 January 2018 2014 United States Senate election in Kentucky Kentucky presidential no 2008 United States Senate election in Kentucky 2008 2020 United States Senate election in Kentucky 2020 November 4, 2014 46.27% File:Mitch McConnell official portrait 112th Congress.jpg 150x150px Mitch McConnell Republican Party (United States) 806,787 56.19% File:Alison Lundergan Grimes by Gage Skidmore (1).jpg Alison Lundergan Grimes Democratic Party (United States) 584,698 40.72% 300px County results 300px Congressional district results 300px State Senate district results 300px State House district results McConnell: #ffb2b2 40–50% #e27f7f 50–60% #d75d5d 60–70% #d72f30 70–80% #c21b18 80–90%Grimes: #a5b0ff 40–50% #7996e2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell Republican Party (United States) Mitch McConnell Republican Party (United States) The 2014 United States Senate election in Kentucky took place on November 4, 2014, to elect a member of the United States Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Kentucky, concurrently with elections to the United States Senate in other states, elections to the United States House of Representatives, and various state and local elections. Incumbent Republican Senator Mitch McConnell, the Senate Minority Leader, ran for re-election to a sixth term.https://www.politico.com/story/2010/12/mcconnell-plans-to-make-dems-sweat-046642 Mitch McConnell plans power plays against Democrats December 20, 2010 May 19, 2011 Politico Manu Raju He faced Democratic nominee and Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and Libertarian nominee David Patterson in the general election. The race was initially seen as a possible pickup opportunity for Democrats, largely due to McConnell's unpopularity among Kentucky voters.Preston Mark CNN Poll: McConnell holds slim edge in biggest Senate race of 2014 http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/03/politics/cnn-poll-kentucky-senate-mcconnell-grimes/ September 4, 2014 CNN September 3, 2014 By election day, however, both The Cook Political Report and the Rothenberg Political Report considered Republicans to be favored.Duffy Jennifer Senate: The Bottom Line ... And Election Night Guide https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/senate/senate-overview/senate-bottom-line-and-election-night-guide October 30, 2025 The Cook Political Report November 3, 2014Senate Ratings https://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/senate September 4, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report September 4, 2014 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20140904163827/http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.com/ratings/senate September 4, 2014 mdy-all McConnell ultimately defeated Grimes by a landslide marginMitch McConnell Wins Re-Election, A.P. Says, as Republicans Make Election Day Push https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/05/us/politics/midterm-elections.html November 4, 2014 The New York Times November 4, 2014 of 56.2% to 40.7%. Republican primary Immediately after a secret recording of Mitch McConnell and his campaign staff was released to Mother Jones, McConnell expressed concerns about what he saw as a threat from the left. David Adams, a Kentucky Tea Party activist who was seeking a Republican opponent to McConnell, told The New York Times that McConnell's fears about "threats from the left" were misplaced. Adams said: "It's going to come from the right. The fact that he's coming unglued about this thing should make clear to observers that he may not be ready for the challenge that lies ahead."Wheaton Sarah https://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/10/us/politics/fbi-looking-into-allegations-that-mcconnells-campaign-was-wiretapped.html?_r=0 F.B.I. Looking Into Allegations That McConnell's Campaign Was Wiretapped New York Times April 9, 2013 May 10, 2013 McConnell won the primary with 60.2% of the vote.2014 Kentucky Senate Primaries Results https://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/senate/kentucky/#.VAjPMku0ZuY September 4, 2014 Politico August 28, 2014 According to analysis by the University of Minnesota, this is the lowest voter support for a Kentucky U.S. senator in a primary by either party since 1938.http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/05/20/mcconnell-records-weakest-kent McConnell Records Weakest Kentucky US Senate Incumbent Primary Victory in 75+ Years Smart Politics Eric Ostermeier May 20, 2014 July 12, 2015 July 6, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20150706172121/http://editions.lib.umn.edu/smartpolitics/2014/05/20/mcconnell-records-weakest-kent/ dead Candidates thumb|right|Candidate Matt Bevin Declared Matt Bevin, businessmanhttp://www.whas11.com/news/local/Lou-businessman-Matt-Bevin-to-enter-Ky-US-Senate-race-216218271.html Lou. businessman, Matt Bevin, to enter Ky. US Senate race Whas11.com July 19, 2013 July 22, 2013 Brad Copas, former National Guardsmanhttp://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140128/NEWS0106/301280110/1008/news/Candidate-filings-Republicans-look-to-take-over-Kentucky-House Candidate filings: Republicans look to take over Kentucky House Richmond Register Gerth Joseph January 28, 2014 January 29, 2014 Mitch McConnell, incumbent U.S. senator Chris Payne, party promoterhttp://www.louisvilletelegraph.com/2014/01/28/how-to-make-a-mockery-of-the-senate-race/ How To Make A Mockery Of The Senate Race Louisville Telegraph January 28, 2014 January 28, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140201214203/http://www.louisvilletelegraph.com/2014/01/28/how-to-make-a-mockery-of-the-senate-race/ February 1, 2014 dead Shawna Sterling, doctoral studenthttp://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/news/election_2014/u-s-senator-shawna-sterling/article_6f988dca-ba78-11e3-b1d9-0017a43b2370.html https://archive.today/20141009202226/http://www.centralkynews.com/jessaminejournal/news/election_2014/u-s-senator-shawna-sterling/article_6f988dca-ba78-11e3-b1d9-0017a43b2370.html dead October 9, 2014 U.S. Senator: Shawna Sterling The Jessamine Journal April 2, 2014 October 9, 2014 http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Interview-with-US-Senate-Candidate-Shawna-Sterling-256255021.html Interview with U.S. Senate Candidate Shawna Sterling WBKO April 22, 2014 October 9, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014190527/http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Interview-with-US-Senate-Candidate-Shawna-Sterling-256255021.html October 14, 2014 dead http://www.mediaite.com/online/this-kentucky-gop-senate-candidates-bizarre-website-is-perfect/ This Kentucky GOP Senate Candidate's Bizarre Website Is Perfect Mediaite April 23, 2014 October 9, 2014 Withdrew Gurley L. Martin, World War II veteran and candidate for the U.S. Senate in 2010http://mycn2.com/politics/on-his-90th-birthday-gurley-martin-files-challenge-to-mcconnell On his 90th birthday Gurley L. Martin files challenge to McConnell Mycn2.com Weber Don November 27, 2013 January 27, 2014http://mycn2.com/politics/mcconnell-has-one-fewer-republican-to-run-against-in-the-may-20-primary-gurley-martin-is-out McConnell has one fewer Republican to run against in the May 20 primary: Gurley Martin is out Mycn2.com Alessi Ryan January 21, 2013 January 27, 2014 Declined Andy Barr, U.S. representativeAlessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/andy-barr-opens-re-election-bid-by-raising-361k-in-first-quarter cn|2 Pure Politics - Andy Barr opens re-election bid by raising $361K in first quarter Mycn2.com April 15, 2013 July 18, 2013Alessi Ryan http://mycn2.com/politics/barr-maintains-pace-with-another-360k-has-nearly-580k-as-6th-district-begins-heating-up cn|2 Pure Politics - Barr maintains pace with another $360K; Has nearly $580K as 6th District begins heating up Mycn2.com July 12, 2013 July 18, 2013 Ernie Fletcher, former governor of Kentucky and former U.S. representativeStorm Nick http://mycn2.com/politics/fmr-gov-fletcher-doesn-t-see-any-strong-candidate-to-face-mcconnell-wishes-beshear-well-despite-policy-differences cn|2 Pure Politics - Fmr. 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Fletcher doesn't foresee strong opposition to McConnell; Says Beshear doing a 'good job' Mycn2.com November 12, 2012 June 14, 2013 Brett Guthrie, U.S. representative John Kemper, candidate for state auditor in 2011https://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/democrats-tea-party-unite-to-defeat-mitch-mcconnell-86787_Page3.html Democrats, tea party unite vs. Mitch McConnell January 28, 2013 January 28, 2013 Politico Manu Raju Thomas Massie, U.S. representativeNocera Kate https://www.politico.com/story/2013/01/kentucky-rep-earns-name-for-himself-by-voting-no-86318.html Kentucky lawmaker earns name for himself by voting 'no' Politico January 16, 2013 April 9, 2013 Endorsements Matt Bevin Public figures Wendy Caswell, founder and president of the Louisville Tea Partyhttps://mattbevin.com/2013/08/louisville-tea-party-founder-and-president-endorses-matt-bevin-for-united-states-senate Louisville Tea Party Founder and President Endorses Matt Bevin for United States Senate Matt Bevin for US Senate August 29, 2013 January 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124004816/https://mattbevin.com/2013/08/louisville-tea-party-founder-and-president-endorses-matt-bevin-for-united-states-senate/ January 24, 2014 dead Mandy Connell, conservative talk radio personality https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/200161-campaign-overnight-gop-divisions-on-display-at-cpac-day-one/ Campaign Overnight: GOP Divisions on Display at CPAC Day One The Hill March 6, 2014 March 6, 2014 Tom Dupree, WLAP Radio hosthttps://mattbevin.com/pmedia/matt-gets-endorsement-from-wlaps-tom-dupree Matt Gets Endorsement from WLAP's Tom Dupree Matt Bevin for U. 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Senate October 7, 2013 January 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140219092815/https://mattbevin.com/pmedia/matt-gets-endorsement-from-wlaps-tom-dupree/ February 19, 2014 dead Larry Forgy, former Republican national committeeman and 1995 Republican nominee for Governor of KentuckyOld guard Republican Larry Forgy endorses Louisville businessman Matt Bevin for US Senate http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/80c4e3a0b9f844b7b9144da2a7a60001/KY--Kentucky-Senate-Bevin dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131112192835/http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/80c4e3a0b9f844b7b9144da2a7a60001/KY--Kentucky-Senate-Bevin November 12, 2013 John Kemper, former Republican nominee for Kentucky State Auditor and conservative activisthttps://mattbevin.com/2013/11/former-republican-nominee-ky-state-auditor-john-kemper-endorses-matt-bevin Former Republican Nominee for KY State Auditor John Kemper Endorses Matt Bevin Matt Bevin for US Senate November 7, 2013 January 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124004114/https://mattbevin.com/2013/11/former-republican-nominee-ky-state-auditor-john-kemper-endorses-matt-bevin/ January 24, 2014 dead Mark Levin, conservative talk radio hostMark Levin Rips Sen McConnell, Endorses His Primary Challenger Matt Bevin http://savingtherepublic.com/blog/2013/10/mark-levin-rips-sen-mcconnell-endorses-primary-challenger-matt-bevin Angela Minter, executive director of Sisters for Lifehttps://mattbevin.com/2014/01/bevin-campaign-announces-key-pro-life-endorsement Bevin Campaign Announces Key Pro-Life Endorsement Bevin Campaign January 20, 2014 January 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124001035/https://mattbevin.com/2014/01/bevin-campaign-announces-key-pro-life-endorsement/ January 24, 2014 dead Organizations FreedomWorkshttp://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140122/NEWS01/301220041/1001/rsslink FreedomWorks endorses Matt Bevin for U. 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Senate January 22, 2014 January 22, 2014 Gun Owners of Americahttp://www.goapvf.org/endorsements/matt-bevin GOA Endorses Matt Bevin for U.S. Senate GOA-PVF December 11, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131103125828/http://www.goapvf.org/endorsements/matt-bevin November 3, 2013 dead Louisville Tea Partyhttp://wfpl.org/post/receiving-louisville-tea-party-nod-matt-bevin-says-mitch-mcconnell-afraid-debate Receiving Louisville Tea Party Nod, Matt Bevin says Mitch McConnell 'Afraid' to Debate WFPL News March 20, 2014 March 22, 2014 Madison Project PAChttp://madisonproject.com/2013/07/press-release-madison-project-pac-endorses-matt-bevin-for-senate-in-kentucky Press Release: Madison Project PAC Endorses Matt Bevin for Senate in Kentucky Madison Project July 29, 2013 October 30, 2013 October 20, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131020174809/http://madisonproject.com/2013/07/press-release-madison-project-pac-endorses-matt-bevin-for-senate-in-kentucky/ dead Northern Kentucky Right to Lifehttp://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/politics/elections/2014/03/21/nky-right-life-endorses-bevin/6709457 NKY Right to Life Endorses Bevin The Enquirer March 21, 2014 March 22, 2014 Republican Liberty Caucushttp://www.rlc.org/article/rlc-endorses-bevin-kentucky-us-senate-race RLC Endorses Bevin in Kentucky US Senate Race January 21, 2014 January 26, 2014 Right Wing Newshttp://www.rightwingnews.com/column-2/right-wing-news-endorses-matt-bevin-for-senate-in-kentucky Right Wing News Endorses Matt Bevin for Senate in Kentucky Right Wing News February 4, 2014 February 4, 2014 Senate Conservatives Fundhttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/185866-mcconnell-challenger-nabs-big-endorsement/ McConnell challenger nabs big endorsement TheHill October 18, 2013 October 30, 2013 Take Back Kentuckyhttps://mattbevin.com/2013/10/take-back-kentucky-unanimously-endorses-matt-bevin 'Take Back Kentucky' Unanimously Endorses Matt Bevin Matt Bevin for U. S. Senate October 1, 2013 January 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124004556/https://mattbevin.com/2013/10/take-back-kentucky-unanimously-endorses-matt-bevin/ January 24, 2014 dead Tea Party Patriotshttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/201376-bevin-endorsed-by-tea-party-patriots/ Tea Party Patriots Endorse Bevin March 21, 2014 March 22, 2014 United Kentucky Tea Partyhttps://mattbevin.com/2013/07/766 The United Kentucky Tea Party Endorses Matt Bevin for United States Senate The Hill July 24, 2013 January 21, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140124004244/https://mattbevin.com/2013/07/766/ January 24, 2014 dead Mitch McConnell Elected officials James Comer, Kentucky Commissioner of AgricultureGerth Joseph http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130726/NEWS01/307260092/Sen-Mitch-McConnell-endorsed-by-Agriculture-Commissioner-James-Comer Sen. Mitch McConnell endorsed by Agriculture Commissioner James Comer The Courier-Journal July 27, 2013 July 30, 2013 Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas and candidate for President of the United States in 2008https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/160381-sen-mcconnell-nabs-huckabee-endorsement/ https://archive.today/20140129170649/http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/160381-sen-mcconnell-nabs-huckabee-endorsement live January 29, 2014 Sen. McConnell nabs Huckabee endorsement The Hill Jaffe Alexandra August 29, 2013 January 29, 2014 Anne Northup, former U.S. representative (R-KY)http://mycn2.com/politics/women-for-team-mitch-argue-grimes-approach-toward-women-won-t-work Looking ahead at Grimes, McConnell brings out prominent women to criticize Democrats' approach cn2 Pure Politics Pitts Jacqueline August 30, 2013 January 29, 2014 Rand Paul, U.S. senator (R-KY)Costa Robert 2021-11-26 McConnell gets hearty endorsement from Rand Paul https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-politics/wp/2014/11/05/mcconnell-gets-hearty-endorsement-from-rand-paul/ 2024-06-07 Washington Post en-US 0190-8286 Rick Perry, governor of Texas and 2012 presidential candidatehttp://www.teammitch.com/texas_governor_rick_perry_endorses_mitch_mcconnell TeamMitch.com: Texas Governor Rick Perry Endorses Mitch McConnell July 6, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140704224604/http://www.teammitch.com/texas_governor_rick_perry_endorses_mitch_mcconnell July 4, 2014 dead Pat Toomey, U.S. senator (R-PA)Mortiere Alexander Bolton and Patrick 2013-11-10 Ky. race fractures conservatives https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/189772-mcconnell-bevin-race-fractures-conservative-leaders/ 2024-06-07 The Hill en-US Organizations American Chemistry Councilhttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/08/mitch-mcconnell-gets-boost-from-chemistry-group-95486.html?hp=r2 Mitch McConnell gets boost from chemistry group - James Hohmann and Manu Raju Politico.Com August 14, 2013 October 30, 2013 NRA Political Victory FundKentucky Grades & Endorsements https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/kentucky/ nrapvf.org NRA-PVF 15 February 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20141104205520/https://www.nrapvf.org/grades/kentucky 4 November 2014 usurpedhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/12/nra-mitch-mcconnell_n_5139213.html The NRA Puts Its Support Behind Mitch McConnell The Huffington Post April 12, 2014 April 14, 2014 Chris Gentilviso https://web.archive.org/web/20140413154852/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/12/nra-mitch-mcconnell_n_5139213.html April 13, 2014 live TheTeaParty.nethttps://www.politico.com/story/2013/05/targeted-tea-party-group-endorses-mitch-mcconnell-91328.html Targeted tea party group endorses Mitch McConnell - Manu Raju Politico.Com May 14, 2013 October 30, 2013 Declined to endorse Elected officials Ernie Fletcher, former governor of Kentucky and former U.S. representative Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell MattBevin BradCopas ChrisPayne ShawnaSterling UndecidedWenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies July 23–24, 2013 302 ± 5.6% 58.9% 19.9% — — — 21.2%Voter/Consumer Research ^Voter/Consumer Research ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201914/http://elections.huffingtonpost.com/pollster/polls/vcr-r-mcconnell-17843 October 29, 2013 August 18–20, 2013 600 ± 4% 68% 21% — — — 8%Lake Research PartnersLake Research Partners October 24–29, 2013 603 ± 4% 50% 17% — — — 33%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 12–15, 2013 540 ± 4.2% 53% 26% — — — 21%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing https://web.archive.org/web/20140116091435/http://www.humanevents.com/2014/01/14/kentucky-mcconnell-leads-bevin-53-to-31/ January 16, 2014 January 2, 2014 683 ± 4% 53% 31% — — — 16%Bluegrass PollBluegrass Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20140225084033/http://images.bimedia.net/documents/SUSAPOLL+Senate+Race.pdf February 25, 2014 January 30 – February 4, 2014 404 ± 4.9% 55% 29% — — — 15%Wenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies February 8–11, 2014 377 ± 5.03% 58.5% 17.4% — — — 24.1%Public Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion Strategies February 24–26, 2014 400 ± 4.9% 61% 23% — — — 16%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing April 15–17, 2014 638 ± 4% 51% 34% — — — 15%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist April 30 – May 6, 2014 760 ± 3.6% 55% 22% 1% 3% 2% 17%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing May 12, 2014 629 ± 4% 48% 34% — — — 18%Bluegrass PollBluegrass Poll May 14–16, 2014 605 ± 4% 55% 35% 1% 1% 3% 5% ^ Internal poll for Mitch McConnell campaign background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell Someone moreconservative UndecidedPublic Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 395 ± 4.9% 50% 35% 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 5–7, 2013 320 ± 5.5% 46% 32% 22%Public Policy Polling December 12–15, 2013 540 ± 4.2% 39% 42% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell JohnCalipari UndecidedGravis Marketing January 2, 2014 683 ± 4% 59% 26% 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell ThomasMassie UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 395 ± 4.9% 66% 18% 16%Public Policy Polling April 5–7, 2013 320 ± 5.5% 56% 18% 27% Results thumb|300px|Results by county #E27F7F McConnell #FFB2B2 40–50% #E27F7F 50–60% #D75D5D 60–70% #D72F30 70–80% #FF9A50 Bevin #FFB580 40–50% Republican primary resultshttp://results.enr.clarityelections.com/KY/50972/130546/en/summary.html 2014 Primary Election Unofficial Results Kentucky Secretary of State June 4, 2014 Mitch McConnell (incumbent) Republican Party (United States) 213,753 60.19% Matt Bevin Republican Party (United States) 125,787 35.42% Shawna Sterling Republican Party (United States) 7,214 2.03% Chris Payne Republican Party (United States) 5,338 1.51% Brad Copas Republican Party (United States) 3,024 0.85% 355,116 100.00% Democratic primary In late 2012 and early 2013, media speculation focused on the possibility of a challenge to incumbent Mitch McConnell from actress and Tennessee resident Ashley Judd,Roller Emma Celebrities And The Senate: Would Ashley Judd Stand A Chance? https://www.npr.org/blogs/itsallpolitics/2012/12/05/166588340/celebrities-and-the-senate-would-ashley-judd-stand-a-chance NPR December 5, 2012 who was raised in Kentucky. Judd later announced that she would not seek the Democratic nomination. On April 9, Mother Jones magazine released a tape of a private meeting between McConnell and, allegedly, his aides reviewing opposition research and tactics to use against Judd. At the February strategy session, McConnell referred to the early stages of his re-election bid as the "Whac-A-Mole period of the campaign," and he and aides discussed attacking Judd's religious views as well as her struggle with depression.Corn David Secret Tape: McConnell and Aides Weighed Using Judd's Mental Health and Religion as Political Ammo https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2013/04/mitch-mcconnell-ashley-judd-secret-tape-senate Mother Jones April 9, 2013Madison Lucy McConnell aides secretly taped ripping Ashley Judd https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcconnell-aides-secretly-taped-ripping-ashley-judd/ CBS News April 9, 2013 Alison Lundergan Grimes, the sitting secretary of state, entered the primary race with the encouragement of former president Bill Clinton, a friend of Grimes's father, former Kentucky politician Jerry Lundergan.Lee Kristen Move over Ashley Judd: Bill Clinton reportedly courting another Democrat for Kentucky Senate race http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/bill-clinton-favors-alison-lundergan-grimes-ashley-judd-senate-race-report-article-1.1293761 September 4, 2014 New York Daily News March 20, 2013 On May 20, 2014, she won the Democratic primary with 77% of the vote.Kentucky - Summary Vote Results http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/files/elections/2014/by_state/KY_US_Senate_0520.html?SITE=CSPANELN&SECTION=POLITICS September 4, 2014 Associated Press May 21, 2014Kentucky Primary Results: Mitch McConnell, Alison Lundergan Grimes Win Nominations http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/05/20/kentucky-primary-results_n_5354618.html September 4, 2014 Huffington Post May 20, 2014 Her father's involvement in the campaign was noted as a factor in the race because of his personal political history and fundraising connections.Newton-Small Jay Father of McConnell Foe is Both Asset and Risk in Kentucky https://swampland.time.com/2014/02/14/alison-grimes-jerry-lundergan-mitch-mcconnell-kentucy-senate-race-2014/ September 4, 2014 Time February 14, 2014Gerth Joseph Ky. Senate candidate's dad brings connections, baggage https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2013/09/22/jerry-lundergan-daughter-mitch-mcconnell/2850733/ September 4, 2014 USA Today September 22, 2013 Candidates Declared Burrel Farnsley, perennial candidatehttp://bluegrasspolitics.bloginky.com/2014/01/13/another-democrat-files-to-enter-u-s-senate-race/ Another Democrat files to enter U.S. Senate race Bluegrass Politics Brammer Jack January 13, 2014 January 28, 2014 Alison Lundergan Grimes, Secretary of State of Kentuckyhttp://www.lex18.com/news/grimes-to-run-against-mcconnell-in-2014-senate-race/ Grimes To Run Against McConnell In 2014 Senate Race July 1, 2013 July 1, 2013 LEX18.com dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130704054931/http://www.lex18.com/news/grimes-to-run-against-mcconnell-in-2014-senate-race July 4, 2013 mdy-all Greg Leichty, professor at the University of Louisville http://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2013/06/u-of-l-professor-announces-bid-for-u-s-senate U of L professor announces bid for U.S. Senate Isham Simon June 19, 2013 The Louisville Cardinal June 19, 2013 Tom Recktenwald, former Catholic school teacher Withdrew Ed Marksberry, contractor and nominee for Kentucky's 2nd congressional district in 2010 (ran as an independent before dropping out entirely) http://mycn2.com/politics/former-democratic-congressional-candidate-marksberry-to-challenge-mcconnell-in-2014 Former Democratic congressional candidate Marksberry to challenge McConnell in 2014 Storm Nick December 12, 2012 Pure Politics with Ryan Alessi cn|2 January 2, 2013 http://mycn2.com/politics/ed-marksberry-to-drop-out-of-democratic-us-senate-primary-to-run-as-independent Ed Marksberry to drop out of Democratic U.S. Senate primary to run as independent Alessi Ryan September 23, 2013 Pure Politics with Ryan Alessi cn|2 September 23, 2013 Declined Jerry Abramson, lieutenant governor of Kentucky and former mayor of LouisvilleArnold Joe http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/One-on-one-with-Lt-Governor-Jerry-Abramson-181068971.html One-on-one with Lt. Governor Jerry Abramson, NO on Senate, Maybe on Governor's race WHAS11.com November 27, 2012 April 9, 2013 Matthew Barzun, United States ambassador to the United Kingdom and former United States ambassador to SwedenBailey Philip M. http://wfpl.org/post/louisville-businessman-matthew-barzun-selected-us-ambassador-britain Louisville Businessman Matthew Barzun Selected as U.S. Ambassador to Britain WFPL News July 9, 2013 July 31, 2013 Steve Beshear, Governor of Kentuckyhttp://mycn2.com/politics/steve-beshear-says-this-campaign-is-his-last-and-will-serve-full-term-if-re-elected Steve Beshear says this campaign is his last and will serve full term if re-elected October 28, 2011 October 22, 2012 Pure Politics cn|2 Ryan Alessi John Young Brown III, former secretary of state of Kentucky and candidate for lieutenant governor of Kentucky in 2007http://kydem.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-2014-us-senate-race-for-kentucky.html The Kentucky Democrat: The 2014 U.S. Senate Race for Kentucky Kydem.blogspot.com November 8, 2012 July 9, 2013 Ben Chandler, former U.S. representativeLoftus Tom https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/02/25/top-kentucky-dem-predicts-ashley-judd-will-run-for-senate Alison Lundergan Grimes, Ben Chandler called possible candidates to face Sen. Mitch McConnell The Courier-Journal March 29, 2013 April 9, 2013Blake Aaron http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130328/NEWS01/303280095/Alison-Lundergan-Grimes-Ben-Chandler-called-possible-candidates-face-Sen-Mitch-McConnell Top Kentucky Dem predicts Ashley Judd will run for Senate The Washington Post February 25, 2013 April 9, 2013 Jack Conway, attorney general of Kentucky and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2010http://mycn2.com/politics/the-chatter-jack-conway-says-no-to-2014-senate-run-state-senate-candidate-mcdaniel-raises-25k The Chatter: Jack Conway says no to 2014 Senate run; state Senate candidate McDaniel raises $25K December 19, 2011 October 22, 2012 Pure Politics cn|2 Ryan Alessi Adam Edelen, state auditor of Kentuckyhttp://www.rollcall.com/issues/57_129/Mitch_McConnell_Is_Prepared_for_Worst_but_Expecting_Best-214173-1.html?pos=hln Mitch McConnell Prepared for 2014 Campaign April 27, 2012 Roll Call April 28, 2012 Greg Fischer, mayor of Louisville http://wfpl.org/post/mayor-greg-fischer-leaning-toward-running-second-term Mayor Greg Fischer 'Leaning Toward' Running for Second Term Bullard Gabe January 4, 2013 WFPL News Louisville Public Media February 16, 2013 Tom FitzGerald, executive director of the Kentucky Resources Councilhttp://www.northjersey.com/news/national/214310481_Attorney_FitzGerald_out_of_US_Senate_contest.html Attorney FitGerald out of US Senate contest July 4, 2013 July 4, 2013 North Jersey Heather French Henry, former Miss Americaheather Henry http://heatherfrenchhenry.blogspot.com/2013/07/a-word-about-us-senate-race.html Heather French Henry, Miss America 2000: A Word About the US Senate Race Heatherfrenchhenry.blogspot.com July 1, 2013 July 9, 2013 Bill Garmer, attorney, former chairman of the Kentucky Democratic Partyhttp://www.kentucky.com/2013/07/01/2699880/grimes-calls-news-conference-to.html Grimes will challenge McConnell for U.S. Senate seat in 2014 July 1, 2013 July 2, 2013 Kentucky.com Jack Brammer Gill Holland, film producer and environmental activist Ashley Judd, actress and political activistCillizza Chris https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-politics/wp/2013/03/27/ashley-judd-is-not-running-for-senate Ashley Judd is not running for Senate Washington Post March 27, 2013 April 9, 2013 Crit Luallen, former state auditorhttp://mycn2.com/politics/after-outlining-goals-to-improve-kentucky-luallen-says-she-s-still-mulling-run-for-governor After outlining goals to improve Kentucky, Luallen says she's still mulling run for governor July 20, 2012 October 22, 2012 Pure Politics cn|2 Nick Storm Daniel Mongiardo, former lieutenant governor of Kentucky and nominee for the U.S. Senate in 2004 http://www.kentucky.com/2012/11/30/2426987/mongiardo-considers-running-for.html Mongiardo considers running for governor Brammer Jack November 30, 2012 Politics and Government Kentucky.com January 2, 2013 Dennis Parrett, state senator http://www.thenewsenterprise.com/content/guthrie-parrett-not-interested-challenging-mcconnell-2014 Guthrie, Parrett not interested in challenging McConnell in 2014 Finley Marty January 13, 2013 The News-Enterprise January 14, 2013 October 31, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141031191855/http://www.thenewsenterprise.com/content/guthrie-parrett-not-interested-challenging-mcconnell-2014 dead Greg Stumbo, speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives and former attorney general of Kentucky http://wkyufm.org/post/kentucky-legislative-leader-squashes-rumors-judd-senate-bid Kentucky Legislative Leader Squashes Rumors of Judd Senate Bid Colston Kenny November 19, 2012 WKU Public Radio WKU Public Radio (part of the NPR Digital Network) January 2, 2013 John Yarmuth, U.S. representative https://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/135847-rep-yarmuth-wont-run-against-sen-mcconnell/ Rep. Yarmuth won't run against Sen. McConnell Joseph Cameron November 30, 2012 The Hill Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. January 2, 2013 Endorsements Alison Lundergan Grimes Elected officials Jerry Abramson, lieutenant governor of Kentucky and former mayor of Louisvillehttp://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130730/NEWS010605/307300087/Alison-Lundergan-Grimes-blasts-Mitch-McConnell-campaign-rollout Alison Lundergan Grimes blasts Mitch McConnell at campaign rollout July 31, 2013 July 31, 2013 The Courier-Journal Joseph Gerth Steve Beshear, governor of Kentuckyhttp://www.courier-journal.com/article/20130709/NEWS01/307090085/Gov-Steve-Beshear-pledges-support-Alison-Lundergan-Grimes Gov. Steve Beshear pledges support for Alison Lundergan Grimes July 9, 2013 July 31, 2013 The Courier-Journal Joseph Gerth Julian Carroll, state senator and former governor of Kentucky Bill Clinton, former president of the United Stateshttps://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/senate-races/157935-grimes-launches-ky-senate-campaign-with-elaborate-event/ Grimes launches Ky. Senate campaign with elaborate event July 30, 2013 July 31, 2013 The Hill Alexandra Jaffe Hillary Clinton, former U.S. secretary of state Martha Layne Collins, former governor of Kentucky Jack Conway, former attorney general of Kentucky Greg Fischer, mayor of Louisville Wendell Ford, former U.S. senator and former governor of Kentucky Alison Lundergan Grimes @AlisonForKY 360760593864593409 July 26, 2013 Ahead of our campaign kick off on July 30th, I'm proud to announce the endorsement of Sen. Wendell Ford. September 4, 2013 Terry McAuliffe, governor of Virginiahttp://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/05/28/1302561/-KY-Sen-Gov-Terry-McAuliffe-D-VA-Fundraises-For-Alison-Lundergan-Grimes-D KY-Sen: Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D. VA) Fundraises For Alison Lundergan Grimes May 28, 2014 Daily KOS June 12, 2014 Paul E. Patton, former governor of Kentuckyhttp://surfky.com/index.php/communities/muhlenberg/51-top-news-for-all-sites/35381-lundergan-grimes-kicks-off-senate-bid-in-lexington Lundergan Grimes Kicks Off Senate Bid in Lexington Rust Erik August 1, 2013 SurfKY August 1, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131012052736/http://surfky.com/index.php/communities/muhlenberg/51-top-news-for-all-sites/35381-lundergan-grimes-kicks-off-senate-bid-in-lexington October 12, 2013 dead Jody Richards, state representative and former speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives Debbie Stabenow, U.S. senator from Michiganhttp://blogs.courier-journal.com/politics/2014/02/14/debbie-stabenow-to-stump-for-alison-grimes/ https://archive.today/20140325123349/http://blogs.courier-journal.com/politics/2014/02/14/debbie-stabenow-to-stump-for-alison-grimes/ dead March 25, 2014 Debbie Stabenow to stump for Alison Grimes Gerth Joseph February 14, 2014 Courier Journal March 25, 2014 Greg Stumbo, speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives and former attorney general of Kentucky Elizabeth Warren, U.S. senator from Massachusettshttp://www.kentucky.com/2014/06/12/3288178/elizabeth-warren-to-campaign-in.html Elizabeth Warren to campaign in Kentucky for Alison Lundergan Grimes Youngman Sam June 12, 2014 Lexington Herald-Leader June 12, 2014 John Yarmuth, U.S. representative Newspapers The Courier-Journal The Lexington Herald-Leader Public figures Madeleine Albright, former United States secretary of state and former United States ambassador to the United NationsRick Howlett http://wfpl.org/post/former-us-secretary-state-albright-endorses-grimes-senate-bid Former U.S. Secretary of State Albright Endorses Grimes in Senate Bid WFPL August 26, 2014 August 26, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140827095045/http://wfpl.org/post/former-us-secretary-state-albright-endorses-grimes-senate-bid August 27, 2014 dead James Carville, political commentator and media personalityhttp://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/01/08/1268158/-KY-Sen-James-Carville-Jumps-In-To-Help-Alison-Lundergan-Grimes-D-Beat-Mitch-McConnell-R KY-Sen: James Carville Jumps In To Help Alison Lundergan Grimes (D) Beat Mitch McConnell (R) Daily KOS January 8, 2014 April 3, 2014 Heather French Henry, former Miss AmericaNick Storm http://mycn2.com/politics/heather-french-henry-says-grimes-will-be-an-excellent-candidate-against-a-formidable-mcconnell Heather French Henry says Grimes will be an 'excellent candidate' against a 'formidable McConnell' cn|2 July 3, 2013 August 1, 2013 Ashley Judd, actress and political activisthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/02/ashley-judd-alison-lundergan-grimes_n_3536413.html Ashley Judd Endorses Alison Lundergan Grimes For Senate Dunkley Gabrielle July 2, 2013 Huffington Post July 31, 2013 Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks AnimationThe Hollywood Reporter Jeffrey Katzenberg Throws Political Might Behind Effort to Unseat Mitch McConnell September 3, 2013 http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/jeffrey-katzenberg-throws-political-might-619798 Tina Daunt September 4, 2013 Lilly Ledbetter, activist and namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009James Arkin http://wfpl.org/post/lilly-ledbetter-endorses-alison-lundergan-grimes-senate Lilly Ledbetter Endorses Alison Lundergan Grimes for Senate WFPL News Louisville November 26, 2013 November 26, 2013 will.i.am, hip-hop artistJames Arkin https://www.politico.com/story/2013/09/reports-william-for-alison-lundergan-grimes-96338.html Reports: will.i.am for g.r.i.m.e.s Politico.Com September 5, 2013 October 30, 2013 Organizations American Sunrise PAChttps://americansunrisepac.org/alison-grimes Alison Lundergan Grimes American Sunrise PAC 2014 April 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140407081252/https://americansunrisepac.org/alison-grimes April 7, 2014 dead Council for a Livable Worldhttps://livableworld.org/elections/2014/candidates/senate/grimes Alison Lundergan Grimes Council for a Livable World 2014 April 3, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140209182508/http://livableworld.org/elections/2014/candidates/senate/grimes/ February 9, 2014 dead Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committeehttp://www.dscc.org/races/kentucky Kentucky Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee 2014 June 12, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140825143048/http://www.dscc.org/races/kentucky August 25, 2014 dead EMILY's Listhttp://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-endorses-alison-lundergan-grimes-for-senate-kentucky EMILY's List Endorses Alison Lundergan Grimes for Senate in Kentucky EMILY's List August 21, 2013 November 5, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105230631/http://emilyslist.org/news/releases/emilys-list-endorses-alison-lundergan-grimes-for-senate-kentucky dead Kentucky Education Associationhttp://www.thetimestribune.com/elections/x1724058049/Grimes-picks-up-education-association-endorsements Grimes picks up education association endorsements The Times Tribune January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 Kentucky Professional Firefighters Associationhttp://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Grimes-Gets-Endorsement-of-KY-Firefighters-221449561.html Grimes Gets Endorsement of KY Firefighters WBKO August 28, 2013 November 5, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131105230124/http://www.wbko.com/home/headlines/Grimes-Gets-Endorsement-of-KY-Firefighters-221449561.html November 5, 2013 dead Kentucky State AFL-CIOBruce Schreiner http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20131105/NEWS010605/311050034/Mitch-McConnell-Alison-Lundergan-Grimes-clash-over-right-work-measure https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20131106024058/http://www.courier-journal.com/viewart/20131105/NEWS010605/311050034/Mitch-McConnell-Alison-Lundergan-Grimes-clash-over-right-work-measure dead November 6, 2013 Mitch McConnell, Alison Lundergan Grimes clash over right-to-work measure Courier Journal November 5, 2013 November 5, 2013 mdy-all National Education Association United Mine Workers of AmericaTimothy Cama https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/214192-miners-union-endorses-grimes-in-kentucky/ Miners union endorses Grimes in Kentucky The Hill August 4, 2014 September 12, 2014 Polling background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror JerryAbramson MatthewBarzun JackConway AdamEdelen GregFischer Alison LunderganGrimes AshleyJudd JohnYarmuth Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 585 ± 4.1% 16% 1% 15% 2% 5% 9% 29% 9% — 15% Results thumb|300px|Results by county #7996E2 Grimes #7996E2 50–60% #6674DE 60–70% #584CDE 70–80% #3933E5 80–90% Democratic primary results Alison Lundergan Grimes Democratic Party (United States) 307,821 76.47% Greg Leichty Democratic Party (United States) 32,602 8.10% Burrel Farnsley Democratic Party (United States) 32,310 8.03% Tom Recktenwald Democratic Party (United States) 29,791 7.40% 402,524 100.00% Libertarian primary Candidates Declared David Patterson, police officerhttp://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Libertarian-candidate-enters-Senate-race-in-Kentucky-221155381.html Libertarian candidate enters Senate race in Kentucky August 26, 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131019140708/http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Libertarian-candidate-enters-Senate-race-in-Kentucky-221155381.html October 19, 2013 dead Results Patterson won the Libertarian primary on March 1, 2014. While he ran unopposed, all Libertarian Party candidates must defeat "none of the above" (NOTA) in the primary operated by the Libertarian Party of Kentucky.http://www.lpky.org/state_newconst The Constitution of the Libertarian Party of Kentucky September 13, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140913202621/http://www.lpky.org/state_newconst September 13, 2014 dead He became an official ballot-listed candidate on August 11 after submitting over 9,100 signatures.http://wfpl.org/post/libertarian-david-patterson-files-9100-signatures-get-kentucky-ballot-senate Libertarian David Patterson Files 9,100 Signatures To Get Onto Kentucky Ballot For Senate August 12, 2014 September 13, 2014 Independents Candidates Declared Mike Maggard (write-in)http://apps.sos.ky.gov/elections/candidatefilings/statewide/default.aspx?cand=5759 Information for Mike Maggard, Candidate for United States Senator Kentucky Secretary of State October 9, 2014 Robert Ransdell (write-in), white supremacist and Neo-Nazi campaignerhttp://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/elections/kentucky/2014/09/18/neo-nazi-senate-hopeful-must-heard-foes-say/15848137/ Neo-Nazi candidate for Senate stirs controversy The Courier-Journal September 25, 2014 October 9, 2014http://www.splcenter.org/blog/2014/09/18/longtime-neo-nazi-robert-ransdell-running-for-u-s-senate/ Longtime Neo-Nazi Robert Ransdell Running For U.S. Senate Southern Poverty Law Center September 18, 2014 October 9, 2014 Shawna Sterling (write-in), unsuccessful Republican candidate for the seathttp://apps.sos.ky.gov/elections/candidatefilings/statewide/default.aspx?cand=5761 Information for Shawna Sterling, Candidate for United States Senator Kentucky Secretary of State October 9, 2014 October 14, 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20141014214204/http://apps.sos.ky.gov/elections/candidatefilings/statewide/default.aspx?cand=5761 dead Withdrew Ed Marksberry, contractor and Democratic nominee for Kentucky's 2nd congressional district in 2010http://www.kentucky.com/2014/07/16/3338794/independent-ed-marksberry-stops.html Independent Ed Marksberry stops gathering signatures for U.S. Senate run Lexington Herald-Leader Youngman Sam July 16, 2014 July 16, 2014 General election Debates Complete video of debate, October 13, 2014 Predictions Source Ranking As of The Cook Political Report2014 Senate Race Ratings for November 3, 2014 https://www.cookpolitical.com/ratings/senate-race-ratings/139256 The Cook Political Report September 20, 2018 Lean R November 3, 2014 Sabato's Crystal BallThe Crystal Ball's Final 2014 Picks http://www.centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/articles/the-crystal-balls-final-2014-picks/ Sabato's Crystal Ball November 3, 2014 September 20, 2018 Likely R November 3, 2014 Rothenberg Political Report2014 Senate Ratings http://www.insideelections.com/ratings/senate/2014-senate-ratings-november-6-2014 Senate Ratings The Rothenberg Political Report September 20, 2018 Likely R November 3, 2014 Real Clear Politics2014 Elections Map - Battle for the Senate 2014 https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2014/senate/2014_elections_senate_map.html Real Clear Politics September 20, 2018 Lean R November 3, 2014 Polling Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) AlisonLunderganGrimes (D) DavidPatterson (L) Other UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 1,266 ± 2.8% 47% 40% — — 13%Public Policy Polling April 5–7, 2013 1,052 ± 3% 45% 41% — — 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling May 23–24, 2013 556 ± 4.2% 45% 45% — — 10%Wenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies June 1–2, 2013 623 ± 3.9% 47% 40% — — 14%Public Policy Pollinghttps://archive.today/20130801124333/http://blogs.courier-journal.com/politics/2013/08/01/alison-lundergan-grimes-holds-slim-lead-over-mitch-mcconnell-according-to-democratic-pollster/ Public Policy Polling July 19–21, 2013 1,210 ± 2.8% 44% 45% — — 11%Wenzel Strategies July 23–24, 2013 624 ± 3.9% 48% 40% — — 12%Lake Research PartnersLake Research Partners August 5–15, 2013 5,000 ± 1.4% 40% 46% — — 14%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 14–15, 2013 1,193 ± 2.8% 43% 45% — — 12%Lake Research Partners October 24–29, 2013 603 ± 4% 37% 37% — 6% 19%DFM ResearchDFM Research October 21–29, 2013 600 ± 4% 41% 40% — — 19%Public Policy Polling December 12–15, 2013 1,509 ± 2.5% 43% 42% — — 15%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing January 2, 2014 1,153 ± 4% 42% 37% — 8% 13%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling January 24–26, 2014 882 ± ?% 45% 44% — — 11%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports January 29–30, 2014 500 ± 4.5% 42% 42% — 6% 10%Bluegrass Poll January 30 – February 4, 2014 1,082 ± 3% 42% 46% — — 12%Wenzel Strategies February 8–11, 2014 1,002 ± 3.06% 43% 42% — — 15%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling April 1–2, 2014 663 ± 4% 44% 45% — — 11%New York Times/Kaiser FamilyNew York Times/Kaiser Family April 8–15, 2014 891 ± ? 44% 43% — 3% 11%Gravis Marketing April 15–17, 2014 1,359 ± 3% 43% 36% — 9% 12%Hickman AnalyticsHickman Analytics April 24–30, 2014 500 ± 4.4% 46% 45% — — 9%NBC News/Marist April 30 – May 6, 2014 2,353 ± 2% 46% 45% — 1% 8%Bluegrass Poll May 14–16, 2014 1,782 ± 2.1% 42% 43% 4% 4%Ed Marksberry (I) 7%Wenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies May 23–24, 2014 608 ± 3.95% 47% 44% — — 8%Rasmussen ReportsRasmussen Reports May 28–29, 2014 750 ± 4% 48% 41% — 5% 7%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies https://web.archive.org/web/20140616142940/https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/51102/images/KYMagellanToplines.pdf June 16, 2014 June 4–5, 2014 808 ± 3.45% 46% 49% — — 5%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling June 20–22, 2014 682 ± 3.8% 46% 48% — — 6%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing July 17–20, 2014 1,054 ± 3% 45% 45% — — 10%SurveyUSASurveyUSA https://web.archive.org/web/20140808222059/http://media.kentucky.com/smedia/2014/07/28/17/13/11GaWf.So.79.pdf August 8, 2014 July 18–23, 2014 604 ± 4.1% 41% 39% 7% — 13% 47% 45% — — 8%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov July 5–24, 2014 1,546 ± 4.2% 49% 45% — 2% 4%Wenzel StrategiesWenzel Strategies August 6, 2014 ? ± ? 47% 44% 4% — 5% 48% 44% — — 8%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling August 7–10, 2014 991 ± 3.1% 44% 40% 7% — 9% 47% 42% — — 11%Bluegrass PollBluegrass Poll https://web.archive.org/web/20160202042215/http://media.graytvinc.com/documents/Sept.poll_day1Results.pdf February 2, 2016 August 25–27, 2014 569 ± 4.2% 46% 42% 5% — 8%CNN/ORCCNN/ORC August 28 – September 1, 2014 671 ± 4% 50% 46% — 1% 3%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov August 18 – September 2, 2014 2,130 ± 3% 47% 42% — 2% 9%Rasmussen Reports September 1–2, 2014 750 ± 4% 46% 41% — 7% 6%Public Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion Strategies September 1–3, 2014 600 LV ± 4% 47% 42% 4% — 7%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist September 2–4, 2014 691 LV ± 3.7% 47% 39% 8% <1% 6% 1,184 RV ± 2.8% 45% 38% 9% <1% 8%Magellan StrategiesMagellan Strategies September 4–7, 2014 742 LV ± 3.6% 50% 42% 6% — 2%Mellman Group*Mellman Group* September 4–7, 2014 800 LV ± 3.5% 42% 43% — — 15%IpsosIpsos September 8–12, 2014 944 LV ± 3.6% 46% 42% — 5% 6% 1,755 RV ± 2.7% 36% 38% — 9% 17%ccAdvertisingccAdvertising September 9–16, 2014 2,282 ± ? 42% 33% — — 25%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing September 13–16, 2014 839 ± 3% 51% 41% — — 8%Mellman Group*Mellman Group* September 19–27, 2014 1,800 ± 2.3% 40% 42% 3% — 16%CBS News/NYT/YouGovCBS News/NYT/YouGov September 20 – October 1, 2014 1,689 ± 3% 47% 41% 2% 1% 9%Bluegrass PollBluegrass Poll September 29 – October 2, 2014 632 ± 4% 44% 46% 3% — 7%Fox NewsFox News October 4–7, 2014 706 3.5% 45% 41% 3% 3% 8%Gravis MarketingGravis Marketing October 11–12, 2014 1,020 ± 3% 50% 47% — — 3%Rasmussen Reports October 15–16, 2014 1,000 ± 3% 52% 44% 2% — 2%WKU/Big Red PollWKU/Big Red Poll October 6–19, 2014 ? LV ± ?% 45% 42% 5% — 8% 601 RV ± 4% 45% 40% 5% — 9%SurveyUSA/Bluegrass PollSurveyUSA/Bluegrass Poll October 15–19, 2014 655 ± 3.9% 44% 43% 5% — 8%Voter Consumer Research^Voter Consumer Research^ October 16–19, 2014 815 ± 3.5% 49% 41% 3% — 7%CBS News/NYT/YouGov October 16–23, 2014 1,502 ± 4% 45% 39% 2% 0% 14%Public Opinion StrategiesPublic Opinion Strategies October 25–27, 2014 600 ± 4% 50% 43% 4% 0% 3%SurveyUSA/Bluegrass PollSurveyUSA/Bluegrass Poll October 26–30, 2014 597 ± 4.1% 48% 43% 3% — 6%Public Policy PollingPublic Policy Polling October 26–30, 2014 556 LV ± 4.2% 50% 41% 5% <1% 3% 894 RV ± 3.3% 49% 39% 6% <1% 6%NBC News/MaristNBC News/Marist October 26–30, 2014 556 ± 4.2% 50% 41% 5% <1% 3% 894 ± 3.3% 49% 39% 6% <1% 6%Public Policy Polling October 30 – November 1, 2014 1,503 ± 2.5% 50% 42% 3% — 5% 53% 44% — — 4% background:#cff Hypothetical polling border:solid 1px silver; padding:8px; background:var(--background-color-base); color:var(--color-base); Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MattBevin (R) Alison LunderganGrimes (D) DavidPatterson (L) Other UndecidedWenzel Strategies July 23–24, 2013 624 ± 3.9% 35% 30% — — 36%Lake Research Partners October 24–29, 2013 603 ± 4% 20% 38% — — 42%Public Policy Polling December 12–15, 2013 1,509 ± 2.5% 39% 38% — — 24%Bluegrass Poll January 30 – February 4, 2014 1,082 ± 3% 38% 43% — — 19%Wenzel Strategies February 8–11, 2014 1,002 ± 3.06% 36% 39% — — 25%New York Times/Kaiser Family April 8–15, 2014 891 ± ? 35% 41% — 4% 19%Gravis Marketing April 15–17, 2014 1,359 ± 3% 32% 37% — 7% 25%NBC News/Marist April 30 – May 6, 2014 2,353 ± 2% 37% 46% — 1% 15%Bluegrass Poll May 14–16, 2014 1,782 ± 2.1% 38% 41% 5% 4% 12% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) JerryAbramson (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 1,266 ± 2.8% 47% 43% 10% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) MatthewBarzun (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 1,266 ± 2.8% 48% 37% 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) BenChandler (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 5–7, 2013 1,052 ± 3% 46% 41% 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) JackConway (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 1,266 ± 2.8% 47% 43% 9% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) AdamEdelen (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 1,266 ± 2.8% 48% 36% 15% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) GregFischer (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 1,266 ± 2.8% 46% 41% 13% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) TomFitzGerald (D) UndecidedWenzel Strategies June 1–2, 2013 623 ± 3.9% 47% 30% 24% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) HeatherFrenchHenry (D) UndecidedWenzel Strategies June 1–2, 2013 623 ± 3.9% 46% 40% 14% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) AshleyJudd (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 1,266 ± 2.8% 47% 43% 10%Harper PollingHarper Polling February 11–12, 2013 850 ±3.36% 49% 40% 11% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) EdMarksberry (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling April 5–7, 2013 1,052 ± 3% 46% 35% 19% Poll source Date(s)administered Samplesize Margin oferror MitchMcConnell (R) JohnYarmuth (D) UndecidedPublic Policy Polling December 7–9, 2012 1,266 ± 2.8% 48% 38% 14% ^ Internal poll for McConnell campaign * Internal Poll for Grimes campaign Results United States Senate election in Kentucky, 2014http://elect.ky.gov/SiteCollectionDocuments/Election%20Results/2010-2019/2014/2014%20General%20Election%20Results.pdf 2014 General Election Results elect.ky.gov Kentucky State Board of Elections Republican Party (United States) Mitch McConnell (incumbent) 806,787 56.19% +3.22% Democratic Party (United States) Alison Lundergan Grimes 584,698 40.72% -6.31% Libertarian Party (United States) David M. Patterson 44,240 3.08% N/A 143 0.01% N/A 1,453,868 100.0% N/A Republican Party (United States) Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican Bourbon (largest city: Paris) Carroll (largest city: Carrollton) Breathitt (largest city: Jackson) Carter (largest city: Grayson) Hancock (largest city: Hawesville) Magoffin (largest city: Salyersville) Powell (largest city: Stanton) Trimble (largest city: Bedford) Webster (largest city: Providence) McLean (largest city: Livermore) Morgan (largest city: West Liberty) Harrison (largest city: Cynthiana) Knott (largest municipality: Hindman) Pike (largest municipality: Pikeville) Henderson (largest city: Henderson) Letcher (largest city: Jenkins) Muhlenberg (largest city: Central City) Floyd (largest municipality: Prestonburg) Greenup (largest city: Flatwoods) Fulton (largest city: Fulton) Fleming (largest city: Flemingsburg) Lincoln (largest city: Stanford) By congressional district McConnell won five of six congressional districts.https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2013/07/09/1220127/-Daily-Kos-Elections-2012-election-results-by-congressional-and-legislative-districts Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts Daily Kos 11 August 2020 District McConnell Grimes RepresentativeKentucky 1 1st 61.73% 35.14%Ed WhitfieldKentucky 2 2nd 58.83% 37.83%Brett GuthrieKentucky 3 3rd 41.11% 56.94%John YarmuthKentucky 4 4th 61.08% 35.6%Thomas MassieKentucky 5 5th 65.24% 31.42%Hal RogersKentucky 6 6th 50.55% 46.0%Andy Barr See also United States Politics 2014 United States Senate elections 2014 United States elections References External links U.S. Senate elections in Kentucky, 2014 at Ballotpedia Campaign contributions at OpenSecrets.org Kentucky 2014 United States Senate Category:Mitch McConnell