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 […]
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Steve Rawlings: Why I’m running for House District 66
The following op-ed is written by Steve Rawlings, a candidate in the Republican primary for House District 66 What if voters elected a candidate who actually had their best interest in mind? How about a leader who does not care about what he gains from the system, but who actually wants to serve and help […]
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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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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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Rep. Joe Fischer’s retirement opens up District 68 House seat: Candidate Preview
For the past 24 years, Rep. Joseph Fischer (R-Ft. Thomas) has represented the 68th District. Now that he’s retiring from the House and is running for the state’s Supreme Court, the district is wide open. Fischer brought conservative values to the district, which after the latest round of redistricting, includes parts of Bellevue, California, Dayton, […]
