In the Nov./Dec. issue of the LINK Reader, our bi-monthly direct-mail newspaper, LINK nky published the name of the wrong candidate as Democratic nominee in House District 68. The candidate is Democrat Kelly Jones, who is running against Republican nominee Mike Clines. In our print article listing races and candidates across the region, we published […]
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Ignite institute holds third annual political forum
The Ignite Institute social studies department is holding its Third Annual Ignite Institute Political Forum on Thursday, Oct. 20 from 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. at The Ignite Institute in Erlanger, Kentucky. The event is led by students and will include live debates between candidates for the Kentucky State House, State Senate, and the U.S. House […]
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Judge to decide whether Campbell school board challenger is bona fide candidate
After hearing remarks from about an hour of deliberation, Judge Daniel Zalla said he would make a decision the week of Oct. 24 to decide if Kailyn Campbell, the challenger in the Campbell County School Board District 1 race, is eligible to run. Janis Winbigler, the Campbell County School board chair, filed a lawsuit against her opponent […]
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Local Candidates speak at Alexandria council meeting
Three local candidates, Kelly Jones, Shelley Funke Frommeyer and Nicole Broomall, attended and spoke at the Alexandria City Council meeting last week, with many of their supporters in tow. The meeting saw the official appointment of David Plummer, who will be the new city administrator, but the council allowed the candidates to take the podium […]
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In Campbell County Commission District 3, it’s Lampe vs. Piatt
Incumbent Campbell County District 3 Commissioner Tom Lampe, a Republican, is looking to be elected to his third term on the fiscal court, while his challenger, Democrat Patti Piatt, is seeking her first term. There are three commissioners in Campbell County. Commissioners must live within their district boundaries, but everyone in the county gets to […]
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Explainer: These are the constitutional amendments on the ballot Nov. 8
Kentucky voters will vote on two amendments this November that could drastically change the legislature’s power and abortion access in the state. Constitutional Amendment One will allow the legislature to call itself into a special session. Constitutional Amendment Two will put language into the Kentucky constitution prohibiting access to abortion. Let’s take a look at […]
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Senate District 20 race pits Boone County Republican against Franklin County Democrat
After Nov. 8, Northern Kentucky will have a new senator to represent the region. Redistricting redrew the boundaries of Senate District 20, bringing it up into the southern half of Boone County and the southwestern portion of Kenton County with Gallatin, Carroll, Owen, and Franklin counties. The newly drawn district splits Boone County into two […]
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WATCH: Senate District 24 Candidate Forum
LINK nky presented the Senate District 24 candidate forum Oct. 10 featuring Republican nominee Shelley Funke Frommeyer and Democratic nominee Rene Heinrich.
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Wilder Mayoral race sees incumbent face council member in November
Wilder Mayor Robert Arnold, elected in 2018, is seeking his second term in office. His challenger, Valerie Jones, who has sat on the Wilder City Council for eight years, is looking to be elected to a new role this election cycle. Arnold has been a Wilder resident for almost 30 years, the city where he […]
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Two candidates vying for open Senate District 24 seat
Two candidates are facing off for the open seat in Senate District 24 that Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) has held since 2014. Before Schroder, Fort Thomas Republican Katie Stine held the seat from 1999-2014. After the latest round of redistricting, the district is now comprised of Campbell, Pendleton, Bracken, and part of Kenton Counties. Schroder decided […]