Northern Kentucky attorney Brian Halloran filed a lawsuit in Kenton County Circuit Court Tuesday, claiming embattled defense attorney Ben Dusing is not eligible to run for Kenton County Family Court judge because he is no longer licensed to practice law in the state. The Kentucky Supreme Court temporarily suspended Dusing’s law license last month pending […]
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Ben Dusing: Temporary suspension won’t affect Kenton County judge race
Attorney Ben Dusing spoke to LINK nky a day after the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a temporary suspension of his ability to practice law pending a “full psychological evaluation.” The candidate for Kenton County family court judge said this will not affect his role in the race. “I intend to do the thing I’m supposed […]
Posted inCounty, Frankfort, Politics
Boone County GOP Survey Delves Into Controversial Topics
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter The Boone County Republican Party is circulating a survey to its primary candidates ahead of the May 17 primaries. While some questions focus on political positioning and strategy, some focus on controversial topics. “The questions for this survey were compiled from a list submitted by […]
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How is Ballot Positioning Chosen in Kentucky? A Bourbon Barrel and Wooden Blocks
Story by Mark Payne, LINK nky government and politics reporter On a small round table, with square wooden blocks with round numbers representing 1 through 27, and a replica bourbon barrel, the ballot positions for Kentucky’s primary elections were determined on Monday in the secretary of state’s office. Due to the candidate filing deadline being […]
Posted inFrankfort, Politics, State
State Democratic Leader Won’t Run Again in New District
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Leader Joni Jenkins announced that she is withdrawing as a candidate from the 44th district. “I have loved representing my beautifully diverse district for many years and will be forever grateful that the voters gave me the chance to serve them,” […]
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Here’s who has filed for Northern Kentucky judicial races
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter After Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline, the local and legislative races came into view. There will also be competitive judicial races for Northern Kentucky voters to consider. In the Supreme Court – District 6 race, incumbent Justice Michelle Keller will face Joe Fischer, who currently serves […]
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Here’s Who Has Filed for Election in Boone County
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Tuesday afternoon marked the filing deadline for candidates seeking legislative, county, and some local offices. Here are the candidates running in Boone County: Florence Mayor Duane FroelicherJulie Metzger Aubuchon Florence City Council (6 Seats) Jonathan TrimbleMel CarrollDavid OsborneGary WynnJenna KemperLesley ChambersJ. Kelly HuffBrian Scott KinrossA. Page Tubesing-BeetemPatricia WingoAaron […]
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Here Are the Candidates Up for Election in Kenton County
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Time has expired on registering for county-wide elections in Kenton County. The filing deadline was 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Primary Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 17. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. In Kentucky, Election Day is a federal holiday. County Attorney Stacy Tapke, […]
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Here are the Candidates in NKY Legislative Races
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter This year’s candidate filing deadline in Frankfort came and went without any last-minute filers. Usually, there is a significant line to file in the capital, but with the deadline being pushed back to Jan. 25 this year, it lessened the impact on deadline day. There […]
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BJ Champagne to Challenge JR Roth for Constable in Campbell County
Written by Meghan Goth, LINK nky managing editor JR Roth was the lone candidate for constable in Campbell County’s District 2. Until now. BJ Champagne — who spent eight years at the Campbell County Detention Center after working 25 years at the Campbell County Police Department — will be challenging Roth. Champagne said he didn’t […]
