Although much of the attention on Election Day was focused on the state-level constitutional races, there were a few local races on the ballot as well, most of which were uncontested. The only contested local election took place in Ludlow in Kenton County for a city council seat (read our candidate profiles here). In that […]
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Early voting begins today: here is where you can vote
Voters in Kentucky can vote in person early beginning today and extending to Saturday. Voters can cast their ballots at designated locations in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties. Early voting times and locations vary by county. Click the links below to learn more about in-person early voting in each county.
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Meet the candidates for Ludlow City Council
“I really appreciate the passion that both David and the Ari have for Ludlow,” said Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright. “David is a lifelong resident. Ari is the vice president of the Historic Society, and when I reflect on both of them, I really feel like I’m reflecting on two people that care deeply about our […]
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Final day to request mail-in ballots is Tuesday
The final day to request a mail-in absentee ballot for Kentucky’s upcoming election in November is Tuesday, Oct. 24. Any Kentucky resident who wishes to vote using a mail-in ballot should go to the Kentucky Board of Elections online portal and submit their information. Kentuckians can also view their registration status and information, update their […]
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Kenton County Board of Elections votes to disallow Wi-Fi detectors at polling locations
The Kenton County Board of Elections unanimously voted to explicitly disallow the presence of wireless monitoring devices at polling places on Election Day. The meeting’s topic came as the result of discussions Kenton County Board of Election Chair Gabrielle Summe had at a recent county clerks meeting, where she heard about My Pillow Founder and […]
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Kenton County releases ballot for Nov. election
The Kenton County Board of Elections recently released the ballot for the upcoming election on Nov. 7. A copy of the ballot is displayed below. Kenton County residents can receive their own copies of the ballot by visiting any of the early voting locations between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. The locations are listed below. […]
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Covington fills vacant commissioner seat
The City of Covington has chosen Steve Hayden to fill the vacant seat in the city’s board of commissioners. Hayden will begin his tenure as the new commission member on Sept. 5., where he will join the other four members of the local legislative body. Hayden will occupy the position left by former Commissioner Nolan […]
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Ludlow swears in new interim councilmember
Araminta Knight, former candidate for Ludlow City Council, was sworn in this month as interim councilmember in replacement of Brie Banks, who recently moved. The council appointed Knight, and she will serve the remainder of 2023. A Louisville native, Knight moved to Covington after graduating college with a degree in political science. She’s worked as […]
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Kenton County GOP on Cameron nomination: He’s run a great campaign
Voters across the commonwealth took to the polls to cast their votes in the primary election, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated gubernatorial showdown in November. Key members of the Kenton County Republican Party gathered at The Globe in Covington to take in the primary results. Polls closed at 6 p.m. “We’ve got a […]
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Here’s how to vote early or absentee in Kentucky
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been some changes to the way early voting works in Kentucky. Here’s what to know if you’re not planning to vote in person on May 16. Absentee Voting Any resident from any county who wishes to vote using an absentee ballot can request a ballot by visiting govote.ky.gov and […]