Boone County Commissioner Jesse Brewer announced that he will seek reelection. Brewer, a Republican, assumed office in 2019 after being elected in 2018. Currently, he serves alongside Commissioners Chet Hand and Cathy Flaig on the Boone County Fiscal Court. In his announcement, Brewer said that he has fulfilled important goals from his prior campaigns, such […]
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In NKY, GOP primaries are becoming the real election
What you need to know In Northern Kentucky elections, Republican primaries are becoming the main event. In what was once a more evenly divided area between Republicans and Democrats, since 2000, the GOP has steadily gained more political power across Kenton, Campbell and Boone County. Currently, Rep. Matt Lehman (D-Newport) is the only Democrat holding […]
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Can independents vote in primaries? How KY primaries work
What you need to know Kentucky is one of 13 states in the Union to mandate closed primaries by law. So, does that mean independents and members of parties besides the Republican and Democratic parties are unable to vote in primaries? Well, it depends… “It’s especially important for the citizens to understand that it in […]
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What does a county surveyor do?
What you need to know The role of county surveyor in Northern Kentucky is one of the region’s lesser-known elected positions, but it plays a vital part in maintaining precise property boundaries and supporting county land management. In Kentucky, each county elects a surveyor to a four-year term. The role has its roots in the […]
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County commissioners and what to know about them
Kentucky county governments are extensions of the state government that operate at a more localized level. County governmental operations are carried out by fiscal courts, which, in spite of their names, have no judicial role. Instead, they exercise legislative and executive power, similar to a city council or the general assembly. County governments have several […]
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What does a county clerk do?
What you need to know Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler believes the clerk’s office is the front door of a county’s administrative operations. Whether registering a car, recording a property deed or casting a ballot, residents interact with the clerk’s office more frequently than almost any other county department. “I consider the County Clerk’s Office […]
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Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell announces 2026 reelection bid
Longtime Kenton County Commissioner Beth Sewell announced she would seek reelection in 2026. Sewell, who was first elected to the fiscal court in 2010, represents Kenton County’s 1st District. Kenton County commissioners serve four-year terms. Candidates can begin filing for election on Wednesday, November 5. Sewell announced her reelection bid during a fiscal court meeting […]
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Darlene Plummer to seek re-election for Kenton County PVA
Darlene Plummer announced Thursday she would seek reelection as the property valuation administrator, often shortened to PVA, for Kenton County. Although she can’t officially file for candidacy until November, she filed a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance last month, which is usually seen as the first step in campaigning. […]
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Sherry Goodridge signals run for Kenton County Fiscal Court
Sherry Goodridge, the vice chair of the Kenton County Republicans Executive Board, has declared her intent to run for a seat on the Kenton County Fiscal Court, specifically as a commissioner for the newly reapportioned second district. “I’m running to serve the people of Kenton County with integrity and practicality,” said Goodridge in a press […]
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Scott Kimmich signals run for Kenton County Fiscal Court
CORRECTION: The original version of this article misidentified Kimmich’s opponents in the upcoming race. The relevant lines have been corrected. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused–LINK nky editorial, June 24, 2025 Former Kenton County Board of Elections Member Richard Scott Kimmich has signaled his intent to run for a seat on the […]