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 […]
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LINK nky Northern Kentucky election guide
Kentucky’s general election concludes Nov. 8 and LINK nky has been covering all the races important to the Northern Kentucky community. Read on to learn about local senate, mayoral, city council, school board and commission races. Editor’s note: LINK nky will be adding stories to this guide leading up to the election. Senate Races 69th […]
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Local candidates plead their cases for seats on Kentucky Supreme Court, Court of Appeals
Four local candidates are vying for seats on the Kentucky Supreme Court and the Kentucky Court of Appeals, and they gathered at Northern Kentucky’s Chase College of Law last month to make a final appeal to voters ahead of the Nov. 8 election. Rep. Joe Fischer, of Fort Thomas, and Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller, […]
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Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police District 6 offices endorse Justice Michelle Keller in Supreme Court race
The Fraternal Order of Police lodges located in Supreme Court District 6 have officially endorsed Justice Michelle Keller in her judicial reelection campaign. Keller was joined by Ryan Straw, vice president of the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police, Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Susanne Cetrulo and Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) at Devou Park last […]
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Incumbent Wheatley faces Stephanie Dietz in 65th District
Incumbent Representative Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington) is one of two Democrats representing Northern Kentucky in the statehouse. He hopes to return for a third term, but it might be challenging this time. Redistricting significantly changed the district that’s been Democratic and mainly contained the City of Covington. Republican Stephanie Dietz is challenging him for the seat. […]
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NKY candidate forums this week: State courts, Florence mayor, 3 House districts
LINK nky is live-streaming five candidate forums this week ahead of the Nov. 8 election. This week’s forums follow two from last week. If you missed our forum for for Senate District 24 (Campbell, Pendleton, and Bracken counties), click here to watch. If you missed our forum for Senate District 20 (southern Boone and Kenton […]