Early voting is underway in Kentucky as we roll towards primary Election Day on May 17. The local ballots in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties are full of contested primaries with some incumbent lawmakers and county officials facing what appear to be strong challengers on the Republican side. Why are we seeing these competitive primaries […]
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Boone Co.: Sample ballot and voting information
Tuesday, May 17 is primary election day in Kentucky. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. See the Boone Co. composite sample ballot: click here No-excuse in-person absentee voting is underway here, Thursday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, […]
Kenton Co.: Sample ballot and voting information
Tuesday, May 17 is primary election day in Kentucky. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Republican sample ballot: click here Democratic sample ballot: click here Independent sample ballot: click here No-excuse in-person absentee voting is underway here, Thursday through Saturday, May 12-14, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at these locations: […]
Campbell Co.: Sample ballot and voting information
Tuesday, May 17 is primary election day in Kentucky. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. No-excuse in-person absentee voting is underway here, Thursday through Saturday, May 12-14, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at these locations: *First Baptist Church of Cold Spring, 4410 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring *Southern Campbell Firehouse, 1050 […]
Watch/Listen: Newport city commission candidates answer questions
There are ten candidates competing for four seats on the Newport city commission. Eight of them will advance from the May 17 to the general election in November where four will be elected. Two of the incumbent members of the commission are not seeking reelection, while two others are. LINK nky was joined by seven […]
Beth Fennell: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
The following op-ed is written by Beth Fennell, a candidate for reelection to Newport city commission As a current Newport City Commissioner I am running to continue the unprecedented growth enjoyed by Newport in recent years and continue improving quality of life issues important to all our residents and businesses. Today’s successes are the result […]
Ed Davis: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
The following op-ed is written by Ed Davis, candidate for Newport city commission I have always thought that Newport is the best place in our area to live. We have all of the amenities of a major city but the small town feel that we all love. This is a place that allows you to be […]
I’m an independent. What primary races can I vote in?Â
With the primary races heating up in Northern Kentucky, independent voters might wonder if they can vote in any race. Independent voters can vote in all judicial races and city commissioner races; these races are listed below. LINK nky will be hosting a candidate forum for the Newport City Commissioner race Thursday, May 5, at […]
David Capella: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
The following op-ed is written by David Capella, candidate for Newport city commission My wife, Becky, and I moved to Newport in 2016. We took a chance on a house that needed some work, but was in decent shape. Since we have moved in, the block we are on and surrounding blocks, along with our […]
Gordon Henry: Why I’m running for Newport city commission
The following op-ed is written by Gordon Henry, candidate for Newport city commission I am running for Newport City Commission because I believe it is now time for me to take the next step in service to my community. The city has undergone a lot of transformation since I graduated high school, which is quite […]

