Alexandria Mayor Andy Schabell announced during the Nov. 6 city council meeting that he will not be seeking reelection. Schabell first won election in November 2018 and assumed office in 2019. He won his second term in November 2022. “I truly have had the time of my life,” Schabell said. “These last seven years have […]
Category: Election NKY 2026
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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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Election 2026: A timeline
In Kentucky, it can be challenging to keep track of what happens when during election season. When is the filing deadline, what’s the last date to switch parties before the primary, when does early voting start? We put together this timeline to make it easy to double check key dates. Feel free to bookmark, peruse […]
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What does a school board do?
Across Northern Kentucky, local voters hold the power to decide who sets the vision for their schools — electing nonpartisan board members who oversee budgets, policies and superintendents. School board members are elected on a nonpartisan ballot in even-numbered years. Members serve four-year terms that are staggered so that no more than three members of […]
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What do Kentucky’s House and Senate do, and why should I care?
What you need to know What exactly do senators and representatives do, and how does that affect everyday people in Northern Kentucky? Both are state lawmakers who introduce and vote on legislation whenever the state legislature is in session. Both are elected to represent Kentuckians based on equal representation under the law. State senators and […]
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Inside LINK: Next year’s election has officially begun
Hang on, you may be asking. It’s 2025. How has the 2026 election already started? Nov. 5 is the first day Kentucky allows those seeking office to register with the Secretary of State for the Primary Election in May, one of two steps required to officially become a candidate. The other step is to register […]
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What does a county judge/executive do?
A county judge/executive is like the CEO or mayor of the county. Although the judge/executive has no judicial power, they are the chair and a voting member of the county’s fiscal court. Their main responsibilities are creating a county budget and administering the budget as approved by the fiscal court, overseeing the funds, appointing county personnel, […]
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What does a county attorney do?
Kentucky’s county attorneys handle the legal nuts and bolts that keep local government running smoothly. County attorneys’ terms are four years, and they are not term-limited. In Kentucky, county attorneys handle all misdemeanor crimes in District Court, while the elected commonwealth’s attorney prosecutes felonies in Circuit Court. The two offices often collaborate on investigations and […]
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What does a Property Valuation Administrator do?
What you need to know In Northern Kentucky, each county’s Property Valuation Administrator, or PVA, plays a central role in determining the amount of property taxes paid by individuals and businesses. The office is responsible for assessing the fair market value of key assets, including homes, land, vehicles, and watercraft, which serves as the foundation […]
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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 […]
