What you need to know Longtime incumbent Gary Moore and Commissioner Chet Hand faced off in the Boone County judge/executive debate Tuesday night, where they outlined their visions for the future, contrasting themselves through the lens of continuity versus change. More than 300 people gathered at the Boone County Public Library in Burlington on April […]
Category: Election NKY 2026
If more Northern Kentuckians knew how much primaries matter, would more of them vote?
An average of 11% of people voted in the primary election in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties in 2024. Eleven percent. Even though races you’ll be voting for on May 19 won’t necessarily be as sexy as a presidential or gubernatorial race, they’ll have a lot more impact on your daily life. Voters will get […]
Here’s what your primary ballot will look like on May 19
Each election cycle, Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties each post a sample ballot that shows voters what they will see when they go to vote on Primary Election Day. Click here for everything you need to know ahead of the primary election. These are the sample ballots for each county for the May 2026 primary, […]
Fort Thomas Schools to close on primary day after voting concerns
A decision by Fort Thomas school leaders to hold classes on primary election day drew concerns from county election officials and the public, who warned the move could create access issues for voters. Now, according to the district, the school will once again be closed on May 19. In a letter from Fort Thomas Superintendent […]
4 takeaways from the money race for US Senate in Kentucky
Kentucky’s television airwaves are so loud with ads advocating the election of Andy Barr and Nate Morris to the U.S. Senate because Barr and Morris each have access to nearly all the money they want. Barr has been elected seven times as representative to the U.S. House for Kentucky’s 6th District. He’s well known in […]
Kentucky GOP Senate candidates talk immigration and Iran war in first debate
Kentucky’s top three Republican U.S. Senate candidates largely agreed that illegal immigration is a major issue for Kentuckians, but they strongly disagreed about which of them would best handle it. The candidates — U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron and businessman Nate Morris — faced each other in their first debate of the […]
Kenton County commissioner primary candidates weigh in on SRI, other key issues
Candidates for Kenton County commissioner came out to Piner on Monday night to discuss issues on the minds of the south county residents, including the county’s Site Readiness Initiative. With the incumbents for county commissioner districts 2 and 3 choosing not to pursue reelection this year, the races for seats on the fiscal court have […]
Here are the biggest races to watch ahead of the May primary
The 2026 campaign season in Northern Kentucky won’t just decide who fills Mitch McConnell’s Senate seat or whether Thomas Massie keeps his congressional post — it could also reshape county leadership that has been steady for nearly three decades. Currently, the big races to watch are the U.S. Senate, U.S. House and Boone, Kenton and […]
Make your primary election voting plan
Starting early on your election plan might not seem like it should take a lot of time, but you’d be surprised at all the things you need to take into consideration before you vote – especially in Kentucky. With voter turnout for the primary election in 2024 averaging 11% (yep – you read that right. […]
Trump speaks to crowd in Hebron: ‘I love Kentucky!’
“There are more people working today than at any point in our country’s history,” President Donald Trump told a packed crowd at Verst Logistics Wednesday. He began his speech shortly before 5 p.m. after declaring, “I love Kentucky!” to a cheering audience. The walls of the auditorium at Verst were covered in bottles and cans, […]

