As the voter registration deadline for Kentucky’s primary election approaches on Monday, April 18, the Kentucky Democracy Project has planned a series of events called “Northern Kentucky Loves Democracy.” The events aim at helping people know about the upcoming election, make sure they are registered to vote, and help answer questions about who will be […]
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Douglas Frank claims ‘voter fraud’ in Kentucky; secretary of state says it’s ‘absurd’
Dr. Douglas G. Frank stood in from of a crowd at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Library on Wednesday evening. With a booming voice and an American flag bowtie, the self-described physicist delivered an address that gave updates to his mathematical formula that allegedly shows the 2020 election was stolen from Donald Trump. […]
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Votes cast for Ben Dusing in family court race will not count, judge rules
Ben Dusing is not a bona fide candidate for the office of Kenton County Family Court judge, according to a ruling filed Wednesday in Kenton Circuit Court. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed by attorney Brian Halloran, saying Dusing should not be on the ballot because he is not currently a licensed […]
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Beshear reelection campaign raises $1 million in first quarter
Gov. Andy Beshear’s announced that his reelection campaign raised over $1 million in campaign funds in the first quarter of 2022. This brings his total to $2.4 million in six months since he announced his reelection campaign. “Our team is working to preserve and expand on the progress we’ve made for Kentuckians over the last […]
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Forget the ‘theatrics’: Here’s what a family court judge does and why these candidates are running
It looks like a competitive May primary is still possible for one Kenton County Family Court judge race. A motion to dismiss a lawsuit against Ben Dusing, claiming he is not eligible to run because his law license is temporarily suspended, was filed this week. That means there will likely be three candidates for District […]
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Secretary of State: ‘Restore Election Integrity Tour’ touting ‘false allegations’
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams released a letter Monday on the “false allegations” of the “Restore Election Integrity Tour,” which will include a stop at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library Monday evening. In the letter, which was signed by Republican and Democratic of the State Board of Elections and County […]
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Lawsuit filed to remove NKY defense attorney Ben Dusing from ballot in Kenton County judge race
Northern Kentucky attorney Brian Halloran filed a lawsuit in Kenton County Circuit Court Tuesday, claiming embattled defense attorney Ben Dusing is not eligible to run for Kenton County Family Court judge because he is no longer licensed to practice law in the state. The Kentucky Supreme Court temporarily suspended Dusing’s law license last month pending […]
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Ben Dusing: Temporary suspension won’t affect Kenton County judge race
Attorney Ben Dusing spoke to LINK nky a day after the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a temporary suspension of his ability to practice law pending a “full psychological evaluation.” The candidate for Kenton County family court judge said this will not affect his role in the race. “I intend to do the thing I’m supposed […]
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Boone County GOP Survey Delves Into Controversial Topics
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter The Boone County Republican Party is circulating a survey to its primary candidates ahead of the May 17 primaries. While some questions focus on political positioning and strategy, some focus on controversial topics. “The questions for this survey were compiled from a list submitted by […]
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How is Ballot Positioning Chosen in Kentucky? A Bourbon Barrel and Wooden Blocks
Story by Mark Payne, LINK nky government and politics reporter On a small round table, with square wooden blocks with round numbers representing 1 through 27, and a replica bourbon barrel, the ballot positions for Kentucky’s primary elections were determined on Monday in the secretary of state’s office. Due to the candidate filing deadline being […]