The following op-ed is written by Shelley Funke Frommeyer, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kentucky Senate District 24 I’m a business owner and Certified Financial Planner. I’m a mother of 6, and grandmother of 5. I’m not your typical first-time candidate. I know that some people spend their whole lives preparing for the […]
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Mike Templeman: Why I’m running for Ky. Senate District 20
The following op-ed is written by Mike Templeman, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kentucky Senate District 20 I decided to run for State Senator in the newly created 20th District because I bring a lifetime of experience with a diverse background that equips me with an understanding and a perspective that sets me […]
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Chris Robinson: Why I’m running for Kentucky Senate District 24
The following op-ed is written by Chris Robinson, a candidate in the Republican primary for Kentucky Senate District 24 I reside and grew up in the 24th District. I, along with my wife Lisa, have lived in the District all of our lives. We currently reside on the corner of the family homestead in Grant’s Lick. […]
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Watch/Listen: GOP candidates for Senate District 20 answer questions
The Republican candidates in the May 17 primary election for Senate District 20, which was redrawn to include Boone County in a district that stretches into other counties to the south, all the way to Franklin Co., joined LINK nky for a candidates forum on Thursday. Phyllis Sparks, Calen Studler, Mike Templeman, and Gex “Jay” […]
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Battle for the 69th District heats up: Candidate Preview
The battle for the 69th House District Republican primary is proving to be one of the most contentious, as incumbent Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger) is facing Steven Doan (R-Erlanger). Koening is in his 16th year in the seat and recently passed major legislation on pari-mutuel wagering, but his bill on sports betting in Kentucky died in […]
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Marianne Proctor: Why I’m running for House District 60
This op-ed is written by Marianne Proctor, a Republican candidate in the primary election for House District 60. Sick of proposed gas taxes to further increase our pain at the pump? Sick of 15-year politicians who find it easier to create new taxes rather than to trim the bloated budget? Sick of politicians who have […]
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Mirna Eads: Why I’m running for House District 68
The following op-ed is written by Mirna Eads, a candidate in the Republican primary for House District 68 I am running for state representative for District 68 which includes Fort Thomas, Cold Springs, Highland Heights, Alexandria, Silver Grove, California, Melbourne and Camp Springs. I live in Fort Thomas. I am a nurse and a mother […]
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Kentucky AG commissioner announces governor candidacy
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles announced his candidacy for the 2023 gubernatorial race. Quarles has been serving as the AG commissioner since 2016. He made the announcement on WKYT News’ Kentucky Newsmakers with Bill Bryant last week. Quarles also made it official by registering with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. He said he has […]
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Wil Schroder’s retirement ushers in new 24th Senate District: Candidate Preview
In May of 2021, Sen. Wil Schroder (R-Wilder) announced he would not seek a third term to represent the 24th District, which comprises Campbell, Pendleton, Bracken, and part of Kenton Counties, after the latest round of redistricting. In his statement, he said that serving the 24th district was the opportunity of a lifetime. “As we […]
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Watch/Listen: GOP candidates for House District 68 answer questions
The Republican candidates in the May 17 primary election for House District 68, situated in Campbell County, joined LINK nky for a candidates forum on Thursday. Paul Kloeker, Mirna Eads, and Mike Clines are competing to represent the GOP in November’s election for the seat that opened when longtime incumbent Joe Fischer (R-Ft. Thomas) declined […]