In May of 2021, Sen. Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) announced he would not seek a third term to represent the 24th District, which comprises Campbell, Pendleton, Bracken, and part of Kenton Counties, after the latest round of redistricting. In his statement, he said that serving the 24th district was the opportunity of a lifetime. “As we […]
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Steven Larson: Why I’m running for Kenton Co. jailer
The following op-ed is written by Steven Larson, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kenton County Jailer My name is Steven Larson, and here is why I’m running this year for Kenton County Jailer. The Kenton County Jail has been troubled for years with issues of Excessive Force and failure to train lawsuits. This […]
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LINK Candidate Forum: Campbell Co. Judge/Executive GOP primary
Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery is seeking reelection in 2022 but first must win the Republican primary on May 17. He joined LINK nky for our candidate forum to talk about his campaign and issues facing the county and region. Challenger Anna Zinkhon, chairwoman of the Campbell County Republican Party, declined to participate in the […]
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Brian Painter: Why I’m running for Campbell Co. commissioner
The following op-ed is written by Brian Painter, a candidate for Campbell County Commissioner in District 1. I am running for re-election as your District 1 Campbell County Commissioner to continue to make our county government more efficient. Over the last eleven years we have created a fantastic management team and we deliver services to […]
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So, what exactly does a constable do?
Election primaries are drawing closer for local elections. Northern Kentucky residents will vote for candidates running for positions like judge/executive, family court judge, and coroner. But there’s one position on the ballot that draws vague curiosity from voters: Constable. No, it’s not quite the same as the English law enforcement position. Constables are one of […]
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LINK nky hosting live candidate forums ahead of May primary
With the primary election in Kentucky just weeks away, LINK nky is hosting a series of candidate forums to better inform local voters about their choices. Each forum will be broadcast live on the LINK nky Facebook page at 7 p.m. Here is our schedule: Wednesday, April 27: Campbell County Judge/Executive Republican primary *Incumbent Steve […]
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Boone County opponents in primary commissioner race get personal
Boone County Commissioner Charlie Kenner is being challenged in the 2022 Primary by the leader of his local party. Chet Hand is the chairman of the Boone County Republican Party, and he said he threw his hat in the ring for the seat “because I couldn’t get anybody else to do it.”
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Judge/exec candidate seeking office for answers in land dispute
The 24-year incumbent Judge/Executive Gary Moore is being challenged by political newcomer Timothy Johnson, a man largely unknown to the Boone County Republican Party. No Democrat has filed for the judge/executive position, meaning the winner among the two Republican candidates will face no opposition in the Nov. 8 General Election. Johnson said he is “an […]
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Candidates for Campbell County judge/executive race face off again
As May 17 grows closer, the Republican Primaries are creeping upon us. In Campbell County, one could argue the most prominent seat up for election is judge/executive, especially with an incumbent who has held office for 24 years and two candidates that we saw run against one another in 2018. Primary election voter turnout has […]
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Votes cast for Ben Dusing in family court race will not count, judge rules
Ben Dusing is not a bona fide candidate for the office of Kenton County Family Court judge, according to a ruling filed Wednesday in Kenton Circuit Court. The ruling was in response to a lawsuit filed by attorney Brian Halloran, saying Dusing should not be on the ballot because he is not currently a licensed […]
