What you need to know Kentucky is one of 13 states in the Union to mandate closed primaries by law. So, does that mean independents and members of parties besides the Republican and Democratic parties are unable to vote in primaries? Well, it depends… “It’s especially important for the citizens to understand that it in […]
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FAQ: voting on Election Day
Voting can be somewhat of a confusing process, especially if you’ve never done it before. To ensure everyone is able to fulfill their civic duty by voting, the Kentucky State Board of Elections put together this list of frequently asked questions about Election Day. Scroll on to find out everything you need to know about […]
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It’s Election Day. Here’s what you need to know
It’s finally here. Today is Primary Election Day in Kentucky. The LINK Team has been working for over six months to bring Northern Kentucky voters everything they need to know as they head to the polls today. With three counties, 36 cities and 13 public school districts, understanding who’s running and why it matters can […]
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Trump, Barr urge Republicans to back Gallrein during tele-rally
U.S. President Donald Trump and Kentucky 6th District Rep. Andy Barr rallied GOP voters during a teleconference call Monday night, emphasizing their support behind former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District primary. The two praised Gallrein’s military background and conservative credentials as they urged voters to back his campaign. Trump, a vocal […]
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth backs Gallrein during unusual NKY stop
What you need to know Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced a crowd of Trump supporters at the Hilton DoubleTree on the campus of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. His message was clear—he backs Ed Gallrein. Hegseth briefly visited Northern Kentucky on Monday, May 18, on the eve of Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District Republican primary […]
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Massie, Gallrein GOP primary becomes most expensive in U.S. history
What you need to know The historic showdown between incumbent Kentucky’s 4th District Rep. Thomas Massie and former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein for the GOP nomination is the most expensive House primary in United States history. Ads from various political action committees have peppered the television screens and social media feeds of Northern Kentucky residents […]
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Weekend rain isn’t stopping early voters from turning up
Saturday’s rainy weather isn’t stopping Northern Kentucky residents from turning out to vote early. Saturday is the final day to vote early in person before next week’s primary, and LINK nky went out to Lakeside Christian Church, one of Kenton County’s early voting locations, Saturday morning to chat with some voters. “I work as a […]
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Kentucky Democrats are underdogs in the U.S. Senate race but several candidates argue they can win
A Democrat hasn’t come close to winning a U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky in more than 20 years, having been blown out by Republicans by large margins in past general elections. National organizations tracking and predicting elections also don’t give Democrats much of a shot this time around But with a rare open seat with […]
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Only three days left to vote early in Kentucky
Primary Election Day is next week, but Thursday is when no-excuse, in-person absentee voting begins. Here’s a reminder of the difference between no-excuse and excused in-person absentee voting. Excused voting ended May 12. Any registered voter can participate in no-excuse early voting, which is open from Thursday, May 14 to Saturday, May 16. Voters cannot […]
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Politics NKY: Will Massie race be decided in Northern Kentucky?
In this episode of Politics NKY, Shane Noem and Kevin Burton chat about some of the bigger races ahead of the May 19 Kentucky Primary Election, including the U.S. Senate and House races that have everyone talking. Noem said it’s likely the race for Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District will come down to what Northern Kentucky […]
