The following op-ed is written by Steven Larson, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kenton County Jailer My name is Steven Larson, and here is why I’m running this year for Kenton County Jailer. The Kenton County Jail has been troubled for years with issues of Excessive Force and failure to train lawsuits. This […]
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LINK Candidate Forum: Campbell Co. Judge/Executive GOP primary
Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery is seeking reelection in 2022 but first must win the Republican primary on May 17. He joined LINK nky for our candidate forum to talk about his campaign and issues facing the county and region. Challenger Anna Zinkhon, chairwoman of the Campbell County Republican Party, declined to participate in the […]
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Mike Radwanski: Why I’m running for Newport city commissioner
The following op-ed is written by Mike Radwanski, a candidate for Newport city commission. Contact him at Radwanskiforcommissioner@gmail.com or 248-736-0160. I’ve been all in for Newport from day one. Since buying my first home a decade ago, I’ve served as Gateway’s neighborhood rep, co-founded the Restoration Happy Hours, and, more recently, served on several citizen-driven steering […]
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Brian Painter: Why I’m running for Campbell Co. commissioner
The following op-ed is written by Brian Painter, a candidate for Campbell County Commissioner in District 1. I am running for re-election as your District 1 Campbell County Commissioner to continue to make our county government more efficient. Over the last eleven years we have created a fantastic management team and we deliver services to […]
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Northern Kentucky Senate candidates: Quarterly campaign finance reports
Every 90 days, the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance releases campaign financing reports. With the primary races coming up, legislative candidates raked in money from both political action committees (PACs) and individual donors. Last week we detailed the House candidates in NKY, and this week we look at the two Senate races this year. Gex […]
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So, what exactly does a constable do?
Election primaries are drawing closer for local elections. Northern Kentucky residents will vote for candidates running for positions like judge/executive, family court judge, and coroner. But there’s one position on the ballot that draws vague curiosity from voters: Constable. No, it’s not quite the same as the English law enforcement position. Constables are one of […]
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LINK nky hosting live candidate forums ahead of May primary
With the primary election in Kentucky just weeks away, LINK nky is hosting a series of candidate forums to better inform local voters about their choices. Each forum will be broadcast live on the LINK nky Facebook page at 7 p.m. Here is our schedule: Wednesday, April 27: Campbell County Judge/Executive Republican primary *Incumbent Steve […]
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Redistricting, retirement brings new changes to Senate District 20: Candidate Preview
Earlier this month, on the Senate floor, Senators across from Kentucky gave testimony to retiring Sen. Paul Hornback (R-Shelbyville). They talked about Hornback’s passion for farm life and his involvement in agriculture legislation as the Senate Agriculture Committee chair. But Senate District 20 is vastly changed due to redistricting from the one represented by Hornback. […]
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Boone County opponents in primary commissioner race get personal
Boone County Commissioner Charlie Kenner is being challenged in the 2022 Primary by the leader of his local party. Chet Hand is the chairman of the Boone County Republican Party, and he said he threw his hat in the ring for the seat “because I couldn’t get anybody else to do it.”
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Judge/exec candidate seeking office for answers in land dispute
The 24-year incumbent Judge/Executive Gary Moore is being challenged by political newcomer Timothy Johnson, a man largely unknown to the Boone County Republican Party. No Democrat has filed for the judge/executive position, meaning the winner among the two Republican candidates will face no opposition in the Nov. 8 General Election. Johnson said he is “an […]
