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,” […]
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Ron Paul backs Libertarian Jeremy Todd in race for Massie’s congressional seat
Former presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul has endorsed Jeremy Todd to replace outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie. Todd is the Libertarian Party candidate in the upcoming general election for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, which includes Northern Kentucky. He entered the race after Massie lost to former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in May’s Republican primary. Paul, […]
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President Trump to visit NKU’s campus Saturday
President Donald Trump is coming to Highland Heights on Saturday for a midterm rally, and we now know where the rally will take place. An announcement from Highland Heights Police indicates that the rally will take place at Truist Arena, located at 500 Louie B. Nunn Dr. The police have issued a traffic alert for […]
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With McConnell retiring, four candidates vie for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat
It’s been 16 years since a Senate seat opened in Kentucky, one that was filled by the election of Rand Paul in 2010. Now, with the impending departure of Mitch McConnell — who has not only served in the Senate since 1985 but is also the longest-serving Senate party leader ever — another significant opening […]
