Gov. Andy Beshear is the country’s most popular Democratic governor, according to a poll with data collected from October to December. While the poll shows that the governor is popular, it also reveals that the first-term governor will have a challenging time getting reelected in 2023. Last week, Morning Consult released a poll that shows […]
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Kentucky swears in new Supreme Court chief justice and justices
This week, the Kentucky Supreme Court held its investiture services for its new justices and chief justice. On Monday, new Chief Justice Laurence B. VanMeter was sworn in by former Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr., who held the position for 14 years. Gov. Andy Beshear, Senate President Robert Stivers, and Speaker of the House […]
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Here’s who is running for governor and secretary of state
Despite some last-minute teasing before Friday’s filing deadline, former Gov. Matt Bevin will not be running for governor. Even without the controversial former governor, the Republican primary for governor will feature 12 candidates, including two Northern Kentuckians. Whoever emerges from that field will most likely face Democratic incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear in the general election. […]
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Turns out former Governor Matt Bevin ISN’T running for governor
In an unusual turn of events, former Republican Governor Matt Bevin, after teasing his gubernatorial announcement on Twitter, showed up at the Capitol, gave a nearly 20-minute speech, walked out the front door to the parking lot, got in his van, and drove off. Earlier in the day, Bevin Tweeted a picture driving on the […]
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Gov. Beshear and Kelly Craft top fundraisers in gubernatorial race
Gov. Andy Beshear is still the top fundraising gubernatorial candidate, but Republican challenger Kelly Craft is slowly gaining ground. Beshear raised $646,700 in the final quarter of 2022. This brings the total to $5.18 million raised for his reelection campaign, and he has $4.7 million on hand, according to the Kentucky Registry for Campaign Finance […]
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Voters say yes to Republicans, no to abortion amendment
Voters in Northern Kentucky resoundingly chose Republican candidates overall in the 2022 general election but, in a non-congruent manner, voted down a Republican-aligned measure that would have eliminated the right to an abortion in the Commonwealth’s constitution. Most legislative seats in Northern Kentucky are in Republican control after the election, including one significant flip in […]
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Learn about state election results relevant to Northern Kentucky
Kentucky’s midterm elections have concluded and LINK nky has gathered all the results from the competitive state races that will affect Northern Kentucky the most. From Constitutional Amendments 1 and 2 to Kentucky Supreme Court and state senate races, we’ve got NKY covered. Read about Kentucky state race results here. Kentucky voters shot down Constitutional […]
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Keller reelected to Kentucky Supreme Court, beating Fischer
Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller has been reelected, overcoming a strong challenge from longtime state lawmaker Joseph Fischer. In winning another eight-year term, Keller defeated one of the state’s most prominent abortion opponents. Fischer, an attorney from northern Kentucky, has served in the state House for more than two decades, and the Republican was […]
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Photos: Election Day in NKY 2022
Our own Joe Simon went around to polling locations on Election Day in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties as voters cast their ballots. Our contributor Abigail Shoyat stopped by some election watch parties and celebrations in the evening. Click through the galleries below.
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What you need to know for Election Day in Northern KentuckyÂ
Election day is just around the corner, and LINK wants everyone in Northern Kentucky to have a smooth and straightforward time doing their civic duty. Find our complete coverage of all contested Northern Kentucky races here: LINK nky Northern Kentucky election guide. If you’re wondering where you’re supposed to vote on Nov. 8, find your […]
