The top three Republican candidates hoping to represent Kentucky in the U.S. Senate — former Attorney General Daniel Cameron, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and Lexington businessman Nate Morris — have been taking snipes at each other on the campaign trail this summer as they barrel toward the May 2026 primary, but they pulled out the […]
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Diana Niceley announces intent to run for Erlanger mayor’s seat
Erlanger City Councilmember Diana Niceley announced the beginnings of her campaign for the mayoral seat of Erlanger at a special kickoff event on Wednesday. “Am I politician? No,” Niceley said during a speech at the event. “I always like to think of myself as a public servant.” Candidates won’t be able to officially file to […]
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Jessica Fette announces run for reelection as Erlanger’s mayor
Current Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette, who first took office in 2019, has announced her intention to seek reelection as mayor. “Seven years ago, I promised I would lead Erlanger forward with compassion, cooperation and respect for every resident who calls this city home,” Fette said in a press release. “I’ve made that promise a reality […]
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Musk enters Massie-Trump fray as two Kentucky Republicans buck president on his ‘beautiful’ bill
The plot thickened as billionaire Elon Musk waded into the drama between President Donald Trump and defiant Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie. Musk promised Monday evening to help Massie fend off any Republican primary challenger recruited by Trump, who is vowing to unseat Massie next year. Massie most recently drew Trump’s wrath by opposing […]
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Sherry Goodridge signals run for Kenton County Fiscal Court
Sherry Goodridge, the vice chair of the Kenton County Republicans Executive Board, has declared her intent to run for a seat on the Kenton County Fiscal Court, specifically as a commissioner for the newly reapportioned second district. “I’m running to serve the people of Kenton County with integrity and practicality,” said Goodridge in a press […]
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Scott Kimmich signals run for Kenton County Fiscal Court
CORRECTION: The original version of this article misidentified Kimmich’s opponents in the upcoming race. The relevant lines have been corrected. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused–LINK nky editorial, June 24, 2025 Former Kenton County Board of Elections Member Richard Scott Kimmich has signaled his intent to run for a seat on the […]
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Kenton County Election Board rep leaves after 11 years
Scott Kimmich, the Republican Party representative on the Kenton County Board of Elections, announced Monday morning that he would not be returning to the board after 11 years of service. “I think 11 years is long enough,” Kimmich told LINK nky. “I think term limits are a good idea in most cases, and in this […]
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Covington passes first law structuring new government
The initial structure of Covington’s new mayor-council form of government, slated to begin operating at the beginning of 2027, has been officially signed into law. Specifically, the current five-member Covington Board of Commissioners voted on Tuesday to establish several key measures related to the new government’s legislative structure and the compensation of elected officials. The […]
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New challenger, Monica Dean, steps up in race for Massie’s seat
Monica Dean, a Democrat and Navy veteran, has entered the race for the U.S. House of Representatives Kentucky Congressional District 4 seat. The seat is currently occupied by incumbent Thomas Massie, a Republican who has held the seat since 2012. “Our communities deserve a representative who is present, principled and focused on the real issues […]
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Ballots are secret, right? Inside the court case over ballot inspection
If you go down to the county clerk’s office and make a public records request, can you examine ballots cast in an election? A case moving through the Kentucky court system involving a Boone County resident aims to answer that question, and the most recent ruling in the case, made at the end of April […]
