A swath of incumbent county judges-executive lost their primary elections, some by wide margins, failing to secure their political party’s nomination Tuesday in counties both large and small stretching across Kentucky. In all, 18 incumbent judges-executive lost in primary elections in both Democratic and Republican primaries: Adair, Bell, Boone, Breathitt, Breckinridge, Calloway, Campbell, Estill, Fulton, Green, […]
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Elected office or not, a host of possibilities await Kentucky’s Thomas Massie
Even though he lost his reelection bid to Congress Tuesday night, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie’s supporters signaled they’re ready for his next campaign. Shortly after the Associated Press called the race for Massie’s opponent, President Donald Trump’s candidate Ed Gallrein, Massie took to the stage in a packed ballroom at the Marriott Hotel near the Cincinnati airport […]
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2026 NKY voter turnout hits levels not seen since 2020
What you need to know Post-election day results for the 2026 primary elections are in, and the information currently available suggests a high turnout, at least compared to other years with similar races. “It was almost double what it was in the 2022 [in Boone County],” said Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler, “which would have […]
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Recount unlikely in House District 63 race after Banta loses by 13 votes: ‘I’m not asking for it’
What you need to know The Kentucky House District 63 GOP primary could undergo a recount, if requested, as the race’s final margin is within .05%. After the final votes were tallied on Election Day, challenger Cole Cuzick held a 13-vote lead over incumbent State Rep. Kim Banta, 2,220 to 2,207. Third-place challenger Seth Winslow Young […]
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12 candidates advance in Fort Thomas City Council race
Twelve candidates vying for a seat on the Fort Thomas City Council will advance to November’s general election ballot. Fifteen candidates went into the primary looking to fill one of the six seats on the city council. The primary knocked off three of the candidates, meaning 12 candidates, or double the number of seats, will […]
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These are the NKY winners in Kentucky’s House primary races
Seats in several of this region’s districts for the Kentucky House of Representatives were up for grabs this primary season. Kentucky representatives are state lawmakers who introduce and vote on legislation whenever the state legislature is in session. The Kentucky House, in contrast to the Kentucky Senate, tends to focus more on budgetary issues. Read […]
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Campbell County GOP primary results: Who won Tuesday night?
The Republican primary results are in for Campbell County. Here is who won the Republican nomination for coroner, commissioner district 1, jailer and constable district 1 in Campbell County. There were no Democratic primaries for these races. Find all our other Northern Kentucky election coverage and live results here. Coroner Incumbent Mark Schweitzer beat Derek […]
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Bailey wins Boone County District 2 constable GOP primary
Patrick Ryan Bailey has won the Boone County District 2 GOP primary, defeating challenger Bill Price. Incumbent Bailey, first elected in 2022, is a sworn police officer and field training officer in Preble County, Ohio. He lives in Boone County with his family. Price has a background as a firefighter and EMT, and has operated […]
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Andy Barr to face Charles Booker in U.S. Senate race in November
Republican Andy Barr will be facing Democrat Charles Booker in the November race for U.S. Senate. Long-time incumbent Mitch McConnell did not seek reelection, making the open seat a competitive race with 12 Republican candidates and seven Democratic candidates. Barr will face the winner of the Democratic primary in November’s general election. Find all our […]
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Hand defeats Moore in Boone County judge/executive primary
Chet Hand has secured the Republican nomination for Boone County judge/executive. The race pitted longtime incumbent Gary Moore, who was first elected in 1998, against upstart Boone County Commissioner Hand. In Kentucky, a county’s judge/executive serves as the chair of the County Fiscal Court, a legislative body that manages and administers the county budget, oversees […]
