Polls are now open across Kentucky for the 2026 General Election. Voters can cast their ballots from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time Tuesday, Nov. 3. Anyone in line by 6 p.m. will still be allowed to vote, according to the Kentucky State Board of Elections. Northern Kentucky voters will decide races ranging from […]
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Can you bring your phone, notes or lists with you to vote?
Three counties, 36 cities, 13 school districts, over 400 candidates (not including the state and federal candidates)… who can keep track of all that? Unless you are intimately familiar with every facet of governance in the region, it’s likely you’ll need some kind of tool to help you decide who to vote for on Election […]
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Early voting in NKY: What to know before heading to the polls
Northern Kentucky voters who want to cast their ballots before Election Day will have three days to do so, beginning Thursday, Oct. 29. Registered voters in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties can participate in early voting from Oct. 29 through Saturday, Oct. 31, ahead of the Nov. 3 general election. Unlike Election Day, when voters […]
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Low voter turnout is a persistent problem in NKY. What actually works to fix it?
For years, Northern Kentucky has struggled to get voters to the polls, particularly in nonpresidential elections. Improving turnout might require more than convincing residents to participate. It could mean changing how Kentucky conducts its elections. From expanding early voting to opening partisan primaries to independent voters, researchers and election experts have identified potential solutions, some […]
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NKY transportation officials warn about campaign signs along state highways
With the midterm election just around the corner, campaign signs are popping up everywhere across Northern Kentucky — and transportation officials say some of them are creating a safety concern along state highways and rights-of-way. “This is not a political issue; this is a safety issue,” said Jake Ryle with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. “We’re […]
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How write-in voting works in Kentucky and who’s running in NKY
When Northern Kentucky voters head to the polls Nov. 3, they won’t necessarily see every candidate’s name printed on their ballots. Several candidates are running as write-ins in races ranging from the U.S. Senate to local school boards and city councils. While their names won’t appear alongside other candidates, voters can still support them by […]
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Ludlow candidate forum to take place at Ludlow High School
CORRECTION: The announcement that notified LINK nky of the forum contained inaccurate information about how the event was organized. After consultation with the school district, the relevant lines have been corrected.–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 21, 2026. The Ludlow Historic Society and the League of Women voters will host a forum for Ludlow candidates next week […]
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President Trump holds midterm rally in Highland Heights
President Donald Trump returned to Northern Kentucky for the second time this year in hopes of swaying GOP voters in the commonwealth to back Republicans at the ballot box. The president spoke at Truist Arena in Highland Heights on Saturday afternoon. The event comes weeks ahead of the midterm election with key seats up for […]
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President Trump holds rally in Highland Heights today
President Donald Trump will hold a rally at Truist Arena in Highland Heights today. Doors to the rally itself will open at 10:30 a.m., and remarks will begin at 2 p.m.; however, traffic in and around Highland Heights will be affected all day. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning drivers that local law enforcement and […]
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Melissa Strange speaks to Kenton County Rotarians in Villa Hills
Melissa Strange spoke to the Kenton County Rotary Club in Villa Hills Thursday, pitching her policy platform and fielding questions from the Rotarians as she prepares for the upcoming November election. “I want to disrupt, and I want to get people thinking again about the candidate that they’re voting for, and not just the party,” […]
