In Episode 8 of the Politics NKY podcast, Republican Shane Noem and Democrat Kevin Burton talk about the local, state and national political headlines of the day. Then they speak to this month’s guest, Tami Wilson, the vice president of government relations and business advocacy at the Northern Kentucky Chamber. Listen below or wherever you […]
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Waller enters Boone County fiscal court race
A Boone County Conservation District supervisor has announced her candidacy for the county’s fiscal court, according to the Kentucky Secretary of State’s website. On Jan. 5, Debra Waller filed to run for the Boone County Fiscal Court as a Democrat in the county’s 1st district, which encompasses the areas around Hebron, Burlington and Belleview. She […]
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Steve Hayden announces run for Covington City Council
Steve Hayden, who formerly sat on the Covington Board of Commissioners, filed to run for Covington City Council on Monday. The new city council model of government will take effect in 2027 after this year’s election. “Having already served on the City Commission, I understand how Covington’s government functions and how decisions at City Hall […]
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Larry Shelton officially announces run for Kenton County Sheriff
Larry Shelton, former police officer and current attorney, has officially announced his run for Kenton County Sheriff. “I believe that law enforcement experience matters,” Shelton said in his announcement. “As a retired captain from the Kenton County Police and a licensed attorney, I bring a unique set of skills that qualify me to be your […]
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Several candidates file for Florence City Council; mayor faces first challenger
An earlier version of this article spelled Lesley Chambers’ name incorrectly. LINK nky regrets the error. Several candidates have entered the race for Florence City Council, while incumbent Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon faces her first challenger. Joe Berkshire and Duane Froelicher have officially filed to run for Florence City Council, according to the Kentucky Registry […]
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Sarah Thompson files to run for Ludlow mayor
Sarah Thompson, who was appointed to fill Ludlow’s mayoral seat in September, filed for candidacy as the city’s mayor on Dec. 19. Thompson formerly served as a city council member, first elected in 2024, prior to her appointment, which occurred after the former Mayor, Chris Wright, resigned in August. “I am running for mayor in […]
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Gary Moore files for reelection to Boone judge/executive
Incumbent Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore filed for reelection to the county’s executive seat on Dec. 30, according to Kentucky Secretary of State’s office. “As the only candidate in this race who is a lifelong Northern Kentuckian, Boone County isn’t just where I work; it’s my home,” Moore said in his campaign announcement. “My career […]
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Jude Hehman appointed as Kenton County Sheriff in 2026
What you need to know The Kenton County Fiscal Court announced Monday that Jude Hehman would be appointed as Kenton County Sheriff in 2026, effective Jan. 1. The announcement comes on the heels of current Sheriff Charles “Chuck” Korzenborn’s announcement earlier this month that he would retire at the end of the year. Korzenborn openly […]
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Geoff Besecker files for re-election as Campbell County Commissioner
Campbell County Commissioner Geoff Besecker, representing District 2 and a long-time educator at Campbell County High School, has officially filed to seek re-election in 2026. Besecker announced in a news release that he is running to “reaffirm his commitment to building a stronger, more connected, and more affordable future for Campbell County residents.” During his […]
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Carol Franzen announces run for Independence mayor
Carol Franzen, who currently serves as an Independence city council member, announced Thursday she would run for the city’s mayoral seat in 2026. Franzen has served on the council since 2002. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to represent the diverse voices of Independence on city council,” Franzen wrote in a statement. “I […]