Erlanger City Councilmember Rebecca Reckers will challenge incumbent Jon Draud for a seat on the Kenton County Fiscal Court in 2026. Although both candidates have yet to file a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance and paperwork with the county clerk, they have both verbally announced their intention to run. […]
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What’s at stake in the Boone County judge/executive race?
Boone County Republican Party Chair and County Commissioner Chet Hand has taken the first step to run for judge/executive in 2026, challenging incumbent Gary Moore, who has held the seat since 1998. “I’m running because Boone County deserves bold, accountable leadership that puts people over politics,” said Hand in a press release. “As a commissioner, […]
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Chet Hand signals intent to run for Boone County judge/executive
Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand filed a statement of spending intent with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance, indicating his intention to run for the office of judge/executive in 2026. The filing, dated April 11, is required for any candidate who wishes to raise and/or spend more than $5,000 during an election. It is the […]
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Union considers solutions to avoid more Election Day mishaps
During November’s general election, several Union residents reported receiving incorrect ballots; the city is now looking towards solutions to ensure that will be less of a possibility going forward. The city commission passed a resolution Wednesday asking the Boone County Board of Elections to redraw voting precincts so that only Union city residents can cast […]
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Judge rules Union election contest can continue
Judge Richard Bruegemann of the Boone County Circuit Court has declined to take up a restraining order request that would have prevented the winners of the election for the Union City Commission in November from taking office next year, and has denied a motion from the Boone County clerk to strike a challenge to the local November election.
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Kenton County leaders praise election operations, discuss cell phone concerns
Kenton County leaders praised the efficiency of the recent election, with many noting the efficiency of early voting and the efficiency of the polling places, while discussing the issue of elected officials’ personal cell phone use for city business.
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NKY by the numbers: Voter turnout
Kentucky’s 2024 general election saw a turnout rate of 58.8%, slightly lower than the 60.3% rate of the 2020 presidential election, with early voting numbers also increasing.
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Here are the new members of the Boone County School Board
Voters have selected the newest members of Boone County School Board. The Boone County School Board is divided into five geographical divisions. Each division elects a single representative to serve on the board. Incumbent Carolyn Hankins Wolfe defeated challenger Jeffrey Whittaker in the race for Boone County School Board’s Division 1 race. In Division 2, […]
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The state of medical cannabis in Northern Kentucky
Starting Jan. 1, 2025, medical cannabis will be legal in the state of Kentucky. Over the past few months, municipalities throughout Northern Kentucky have been deciding what that will look like in the region. Each city is responsible for creating zoning regulations to make way for (or not allow) those types of businesses to operate. […]
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Safety concerns lead Boone County to enact new Election Day procedures
Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler has revised his Election Day procedures due to concerns about the safety of county administrative and election staff.