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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NKY senators assume key committee roles for 2025 General Assembly
Northern Kentucky state senators Chris McDaniel, Shelley Funke Frommeyer, and Gex Williams have been named as committee chairs, vice chairs, and co-chairs for the 2025 General Assembly.
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Matt Lehman officially defeats Terry Hatton in House District 67 race
After only 30 votes separated the candidates for House District 67 on Election Day, a recount was triggered. With the recount finished, Matt Lehman is the lone Democrat representing Northern Kentucky in his defeat of Terry Hatton. “The recount in HD 67 was completed and there were no changes to the results,” said Michon Lindstrom, […]
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Kenton County leaders praise election operations, discuss cell phone concerns
Kenton County leaders praised the efficiency of the recent election, with many noting the efficiency of early voting and the efficiency of the polling places, while discussing the issue of elected officials’ personal cell phone use for city business.
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Recount triggered for House District 67 race between Lehman, Hatton
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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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 […]
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Stephanie Dietz beats Aaron Currin for House District 65 seat
Incumbent Rep. Stephanie Dietz, a Republican from Edgewood, beat Democratic challenger Aaron Currin Tuesday in the race for House District 65. “Thank you #65 for trusting me with another two years,” Dietz said on Facebook Tuesday night. “I’m incredibly thankful to so many people for their support…it takes a village to run a race like […]
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Matt Nunn defeats Kiana Fields in Senate District 17 race
Republican Matt Nunn beat Democrat Kiana Fields for Kentucky’s Senate District 17 seat, replacing Georgetown Republican Damon Thayer. Nunn, of Sadieville, said his focus for the district will be business-friendly politics, eliminating the state income tax, limited government and improving public schools. “Regardless of what happens with [Amendment 2], 85% or 90% of our kids […]
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Kentucky voters pass Amendment 1
Voters in Kentucky voted to pass the so-called “citizenship requirement,” or Amendment 1, on Tuesday. The amendment will change the state’s Constitution to say that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections in the state, according to Ballotpedia. This also includes elections for school trustees and local school board elections. Noncitizens already are not allowed […]
