Update: This story originally appeared on Feb. 27. Upon review, we have added some information to give greater context to the issue of polling locations in Kenton County. We have also revised some factual errors. –LINK nky editorial, Feb. 28 A proposed change in the number of Kenton County polling places stalled at the state’s […]
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Walton joins other NKY cities in opposition to partisan election bills
Walton has joined a growing list of Northern Kentucky cities to adopt resolutions opposing Senate and House bills 50, which would effectively eliminate nonpartisan elections in the Commonwealth. The laws would require local candidates — namely mayors, local legislators, city wards, school board members and soil and water conservation officers — to publicly declare party […]
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Covington leaders to board of elections: Cease consolidation of voting locations
On election day 2022, reports across Kenton County showed that the lines in voting locations were hundreds of people long and wait times were more than an hour. “3:30 p.m.,” wrote Greg Corwin on Twitter. “I’m at St. Barbara’s, where there are 10-12 precincts. The line is bonkers. Maybe 500 ppl (people) in line. It’s […]
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Mayor Wilbur continues canine Rabbit Hash tradition: ‘In our elections, anybody can vote’
The 2020 election was long, trying and at sometimes dark. A tough, new candidate gave the incumbent a run for his money. The candidates ran lengthy campaigns that included belly rubs, high-fives and treats from the people. While the 2020 U.S. Presidential election did share some of these campaign characteristics, this story is about the […]
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Voters experience over 2-hour wait times to vote at Northern Kentucky polling places
During Kentucky’s Nov. 8 elections, multiple Kenton County polling places experienced long lines and wait times resulting in an outcry from voters. Voter Cynthia Waldenmaier told LINK nky that she showed up to St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church in Erlanger at 10 a.m. eager to vote. She traditionally allots one hour of time from her […]
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Find your local Northern Kentucky election results here
LINK nky compiled all the results from the competitive local elections in Northern Kentucky including city council, school board, mayoral, commission and judicial races. Learn about who will be representing you here. LINK nky has also broken down the races in Kenton, Campbell and Boone counties with more information and analysis.
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Here’s who won elections in Kenton County
After a long day of elections, Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe finalized the results at 10 p.m. on the dot. With limited Democratic challengers at a countywide level, the most competitive races were at the municipal and school board levels. For a full of election results from Kenton County, click here. Judicial The Kenton County […]
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Among Campbell County election results, new Wilder mayor/Campbell County School Board member
Campbell County saw a couple of incumbent losses in this election cycle, including the Wilder mayoral race and an upset in the Campbell County Board of Education District 1 race. Voters also elected a new Family Court Judge (3rd Division) and a new District Judge (2nd Division) Tuesday Night. This story includes competitive races. We […]
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Photos: Election Day in NKY 2022
Our own Joe Simon went around to polling locations on Election Day in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties as voters cast their ballots. Our contributor Abigail Shoyat stopped by some election watch parties and celebrations in the evening. Click through the galleries below.
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What you need to know for Election Day in Northern Kentucky
Election day is just around the corner, and LINK wants everyone in Northern Kentucky to have a smooth and straightforward time doing their civic duty. Find our complete coverage of all contested Northern Kentucky races here: LINK nky Northern Kentucky election guide. If you’re wondering where you’re supposed to vote on Nov. 8, find your […]
