Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Leader Joni Jenkins announced that she is withdrawing as a candidate from the 44th district. “I have loved representing my beautifully diverse district for many years and will be forever grateful that the voters gave me the chance to serve them,” […]
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Here’s who has filed for Northern Kentucky judicial races
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter After Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline, the local and legislative races came into view. There will also be competitive judicial races for Northern Kentucky voters to consider. In the Supreme Court – District 6 race, incumbent Justice Michelle Keller will face Joe Fischer, who currently serves […]
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Here’s Who Has Filed for Election in Boone County
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Tuesday afternoon marked the filing deadline for candidates seeking legislative, county, and some local offices. Here are the candidates running in Boone County: Florence Mayor Duane FroelicherJulie Metzger Aubuchon Florence City Council (6 Seats) Jonathan TrimbleMel CarrollDavid OsborneGary WynnJenna KemperLesley ChambersJ. Kelly HuffBrian Scott KinrossA. Page Tubesing-BeetemPatricia WingoAaron […]
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Here Are the Candidates Up for Election in Kenton County
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Time has expired on registering for county-wide elections in Kenton County. The filing deadline was 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Primary Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 17. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. In Kentucky, Election Day is a federal holiday. County Attorney Stacy Tapke, […]
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Here are the Candidates in NKY Legislative Races
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter This year’s candidate filing deadline in Frankfort came and went without any last-minute filers. Usually, there is a significant line to file in the capital, but with the deadline being pushed back to Jan. 25 this year, it lessened the impact on deadline day. There […]
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BJ Champagne to Challenge JR Roth for Constable in Campbell County
Written by Meghan Goth, LINK nky managing editor JR Roth was the lone candidate for constable in Campbell County’s District 2. Until now. BJ Champagne — who spent eight years at the Campbell County Detention Center after working 25 years at the Campbell County Police Department — will be challenging Roth. Champagne said he didn’t […]
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More Candidates Announce Legislative Campaigns as Filing Deadline Looms
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter A few more candidates have filed for local legislative seats as the Tuesday, January 25 candidate filing deadline looms. A Democrat has filed for the 69th House District, currently held by Republican Rep. Adam Koenig, of Erlanger. Chris Brown, a lifelong Elsmere resident, announced her […]
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Redistricting Lawsuit Alleges ‘Excessive Splitting’ in Campbell and Boone Counties
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter The new legislative and congressional maps in Kentucky became law last week, but only after Governor Andy Beshear vetoed the statehouse and congressional districts. He did not act on the senate maps. The Republican supermajorities in the General Assembly easily overrode the two vetoes. Now […]
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More Candidates Emerge in NKY Legislative Races: Senate District 20 and House District 69
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Filings continue to pour in ahead of the Jan. 25 deadline. Two more candidates have filed for Northern Kentucky legislative seats, one in House District 69, and the other in the Senate District 20. Erlanger City Councilman and Republican Steve Doan announced his candidacy for […]
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Chasity Bothman to run for Bellevue mayor: ‘I can bring a fresh new perspective’
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Bellevue Mayor Charlie Cleves will have at least one challenger in this year’s election. Chasity Bothman filed for candidacy for Bellevue mayor on Jan. 10. Bothman works in fundraising for a national nonprofit and for Three Spirits Tavern and Cork N Crust in Bellevue. Bothman has been a […]