An automatic recount of the results for Kentucky House District 67 between Democrat Matt Lehman and Republican Terry Hatton has been triggered because only 30 votes separated the two Tuesday night. A 2021 law, part of House Bill 574, triggers a recount if the results of a race in the general assembly (or several other […]
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NKY by the numbers: Voter turnout
Kentucky’s 2024 general election saw a turnout rate of 58.8%, slightly lower than the 60.3% rate of the 2020 presidential election, with early voting numbers also increasing.
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No Kentucky city or county votes to ban medical marijuana businesses in their borders
No counties or cities in Kentucky opted out of allowing medical marijuana businesses to operate in their borders after dozens had the chance to do so Tuesday. The legislature legalized medical marijuana in 2023 and licensing is underway for a 2025 program launch, but 106 jurisdictions (53 counties and 53 cities) let local voters decide […]
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Pamela Goodwine makes history again as first Black woman elected to Kentucky Supreme Court
Judge Pamela Goodwine is no stranger to firsts — she was the first Black woman in Lexington to be district judge and, later, the first to be circuit judge. She became the first Black woman to serve on the Kentucky Court of Appeals after being elected in 2018. Now, she’s made history again. Goodwine won […]
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Here are the new Erlanger City Councilmembers
The results are in for the Erlanger City Council. Incumbents Diana Niceley, Jennifer Jasper-Lucas, Tom Cahill, Renee Wilson, Tyson Hermes, Renee Skidmore and Rebecca Reckers will rejoin the council. Challengers Chris Farmer and Michele Fields will fill the remaining open seats. The Erlanger City Council had 13 candidates vying for nine open seats. The council […]
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Covington Board of Education election results
Tom Haggard, Stephen Gastright and Michelle Williams were elected to the Covington Board of Education, which is responsible for setting district policies, approving contracts and evaluating the superintendent.
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Five incumbents, one challenger join the Independence City Council
The Independence City Council has elected six new members, including Christopher Vogelpohl, Carol Franzen, Tom Brinker, Greg Waite, Greg Steffen, and Matthew Fehler, to serve two-year terms.
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Covington City Commission: Smith and Downing re-elected, two new commissioners join
In the Covington Board of Commissioners election, incumbents Shannon Smith and Tim Downing were re-elected, while Tim Acri and James Toebbe were elected to the remaining two seats, and Ron Washington was elected mayor.
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Republicans retain control of most NKY legislative seats
The Republican stronghold in Northern Kentucky’s legislative leadership continues, but some races may have been too close for comfort, as evidenced by a $40,000 donation made by a Mitch McConnell affiliated PAC to incumbent Stephanie Dietz’s campaign less than two weeks before the general election. Dietz did come out on top in her race, beating […]