Kentucky is the only state in the country that elects a jailer. Kentucky jailers are responsible for inmate processing and maintaining order in the jail. They serve four-year terms and do not have term limits. Not every county jailer actually operates a jail. Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties all have jails, but in some smaller […]
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Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell announces 2026 reelection bid
Longtime Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell announced she would seek reelection in 2026. Sewell, who was first elected to the fiscal court in 2010, represents Kenton County’s 1st District. Kenton County commissioners serve four-year terms. Candidates can begin filing for election on Wednesday, November 5. Sewell announced her reelection bid during a fiscal court meeting […]
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McConnell’s open seat draws four GOP contenders to NKY
Four Senate hopefuls laid out competing conservative visions for Kentucky’s future as the 2026 race to succeed Mitch McConnell heats up. The republican candidates for the 2026 U.S. Senate race spoke at the Kenton County Republican Party Fall Fest on Saturday. The U.S. Senate race is one to watch in 2026 because McConnell, who first […]
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Union recognizes new Board of Elections voting precincts after 2024 ballot mix-up
The City of Union has officially recognized the Boone County Board of Elections’ reorganization of countywide voting precincts in an effort to minimize future ballot confusion in the wake of the 2024 election. On Monday, the Union City Commission acknowledged the board of elections’ reorganization of the county’s voting precincts, eight of which have ties […]
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Darlene Plummer to seek re-election for Kenton County PVA
Darlene Plummer announced Thursday she would seek reelection as the property valuation administrator, often shortened to PVA, for Kenton County. Although she can’t officially file for candidacy until November, she filed a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance last month, which is usually seen as the first step in campaigning. […]
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Trump-backed Ed Gallrein to challenge Massie
Former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein has announced his candidacy for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District in a challenge to incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie. In what is shaping up to be a high-profile race, Gallrein looks to unseat Massie, who has held the seat since 2012. Gallrein’s campaign published a statement on Tuesday, emphasizing his support for […]
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Elsmere ‘chicken man’ announces mayoral run
Eric Bunzow, former deputy clerk at the Kenton County Clerk’s office known locally as the “Elsmere chicken man,” announced his intention to run for Elsmere’s mayoral seat. He made the announcement on Friday after filing a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. “I’m running for mayor because I believe in […]
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Aubuchon announces intent to run for re-election as Florence mayor
Florence Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon announced her intent to run for re-election on Wednesday. “I love my hometown, and I love leading our dedicated city team who work tirelessly to serve our residents, the vital Florence business community and visitors who want to see exactly what it means to be nationally recognized as the home […]
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State tosses ethics complaint against past Kenton County election officer
What you need to know The Kentucky Board of Elections has tossed an ethics complaint against former Republican member of the Kenton County Board of Elections Scott Kimmich, who filed paperwork signaling his intention to run for a spot on the Kenton County Fiscal Court with Kentucky Registry of Election Finance on June 16. Erlanger […]
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GOP Rep. Andy Barr stumps for NKY Chamber amid contested Senate primary run
What you need to know Artificial intelligence, cryptocurrency legislation and a 21st-century global power struggle between the United States and China were just a few of the topics GOP Rep. Andy Barr hit on during his keynote speech at a Northern Kentucky government forum on Friday. Amid a competitive Republican Senate primary to replace outgoing […]